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semantics

/sɪˈmæntɪks/

Meanings
noun
A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.

Examples :

"Semantics is a foundation of lexicography."
linguistics language word communication philosophy theory education

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration preposition

preposition noun

/ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/

(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.

"Understanding what a preposition is helps students identify the function of words like "on," "in," and "at" within a sentence. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration lexicography

lexicography noun

/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ /-sə-/

The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.

"The professor specialized in lexicography, spending years researching and writing definitions for a new online dictionary. "

Illustration linguistics

linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language.

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

Illustration represents

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

Illustration dissertation

dissertation noun

/ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/

A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.

"Maria spent two years researching and writing her dissertation on the effects of climate change on local bird populations. "

Illustration constructs

constructs noun

/kənˈstrʌkts/ /ˈkɑnstrʌkts/

Something constructed from parts.

"Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming."

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration belonging

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"

Illustration foundation

foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."