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semanticrelating to meaning in language or logic

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to meaning in language or logic

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈmæntɪk/

Korean meaning: 언어나 논리에서 의미와 관련된

Korean pronunciation: 시**맨**틱

Example Sentences

  • The AI struggled with semantic ambiguity when the user asked if they wanted to 'rock' the party or bring actual rocks.
  • Semantic search engines understand the intent behind your query, not just matching keywords.
  • The semantic gap between 'cheap' and 'inexpensive' can make or break a marketing campaign.

semantic

ADJECTIVE

//sɪˈmæntɪk//

relating to meaning in language or logic

semantic concept
💡 Concept

a linguistics professor points to a chalkboard showing word relationship diagrams and meaning connections. She explains how different words relate to each other through their meanings. Students lean forward taking notes as they discover how language carries meaning. The professor draws arrows connecting related concepts while students nod in understanding. the academic study of how meaning works in language and logic

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈmæntɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈmæntɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootsema
Suffix--antic

Origin

From Greek 'semaino' meaning 'to signify' or 'to mean', which comes from 'sema' meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. The word entered English through French in the late 19th century as linguists began studying meaning systematically.

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🎵Rhyme

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frantic
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The AI struggled with semantic ambiguity when the user asked if they wanted to 'rock' the party or bring actual rocks.

Semantic search engines understand the intent behind your query, not just matching keywords.

The semantic gap between 'cheap' and 'inexpensive' can make or break a marketing campaign.

😄 Fun example

Programming languages must follow strict semantic rules, unlike human languages where 'literally' can mean 'figuratively'.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meaningfullinguisticinterpretivesignificative

Antonyms

syntacticmeaningless

Related

semioticssemanticspragmaticlexicalmorphological