semantics
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/sɪˈmæntɪks/
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/sɪˈmæntɪks/
noun
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the branch of knowledge that studies the meanings of words and the ways they are used
In school, we learned about semantics and how the meaning of words can change over time.
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what words, phrases, or systems of signs mean
Understanding the semantics of a difficult text requires careful reading.
translation
the branch of knowledge that studies the meanings of words and the ways they are used; what words, phrases, or systems of signs mean
Word Forms
Plural
semanticss