Semantics

What do we mean by semantics?

The study or science of meaning in language. noun

The competence of a speaker with regard to the interpretation of the meaning of linguistic structures. noun

The study of relationships between signs and symbols and what they represent. noun

The meaning or the interpretation of a word, sentence, or other language form. noun

That branch of philology which is concerned with the meanings of words and the development of meanings; semasiology. noun

The study of the meanings of words and of the sense development of words; -- formerly called semasiology.

A doctrine and philosophical approach to language and its relationship to thought and behavior, developed by Alfred Korzybski (1879-1950), which holds that the capacity to express ideas and thereby improve one's interaction with others and one's environment is enhanced by training in the more critical use of words and other symbols; -- also called general semantics.

The meanings of words as they are used to achieve an effect; especially, the multiple meanings of words or the multiplicity of words having the same meaning; -- used in referring to the confusion that can be caused (intentionally or unintentionally) by multiple meanings.

A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words. noun

The study of the relationship between words and their meanings. noun

The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage. noun

The study of language meaning noun

The meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text noun

A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.

The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.

The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.

The main purpose for internet forums. The study of discussing the meaning/interpretation of words or groups of words within a certain context; usually in order to win some form of argument. Urban Dictionary

The study of the meaning of words. Often misused when quibbling about something someone said. In that context, the statement "That's only semantics" would be more aptly phrased as "You're just 'splitting hairs on word meanings." Urban Dictionary

My understanding of the term "semantics" is that words can be manipulated to influence human thought and action. Mr. George Orwell had a good grasp of the concept, for example "Newspeak". Please look up "semantics" in a dictionary for a more professional definition. Urban Dictionary

A word used by fuzzy thinkers to defend nonsensical statements. Urban Dictionary

An argument, or a type of guarantee that the outcome of your statement can be taken in two or more ways which will benefit you in either way it’s perceived. The *careful* use of semantics can be applied to situations which allow you to be right in any reverse query. You’re basically using their own ignorance against them. See example... Urban Dictionary

A number that just increases every time someone does something, because doing things properly is hard. Urban Dictionary

When your male partner gets all romantic with his semen. Urban Dictionary

Epic Gamer. Will end your minecraft world with harming arrows Urban Dictionary

Also known as semen tickler and is the great gamer who no one knows called semantical. He plays a range of games from Apex Legends, Call Of Duty Warzone, GTA 5, and even the hit game FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE Urban Dictionary

Someone who coined a term or gave a known word a new meaning. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to semantics:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word semantics:
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Words that rhyme with semantics:
antics, romantics.

Adjectives that are often used to describe semantics:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective semantics:
interface, mapping, mappings, pragmatics, approach, mismatch, point, propaganda, framework, frontier, graph, map, interaction, rules, boundary, correspondence, link, distinction, conditions.

Words that sound like semantics:
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