Semantics Meaning in English

word

US

sɪˈmæntɪks

si-MAN-tiks

UK

səmˈæntɪks

suh-MAN-tiks

परिभाषा

The study of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences in language. Also used to refer to a debate about the interpretation of words.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Mostly used in academic, linguistic, or philosophical contexts. In informal speech, sometimes used to dismiss debates as just 'arguments about words' ('just semantics'). Be careful not to confuse with 'syntax' (structure) or 'pragmatics' (use in context).

• Spanish: semántica
• Portuguese (BR): semântica
• Portuguese (PT): semântica
• Chinese (Simplified): 语义学
• Chinese (Traditional): 語意學
• Hindi: सार्थकता (semantic meaning) - शब्दार्थ विज्ञान (linguistic study)
• Arabic: علم الدلالة
• Bengali: সেমান্টিক্স - অর্থবিজ্ঞান
• Russian: семантика
• Japanese: 意味論（いみろん）
• Vietnamese: ngữ nghĩa học
• Korean: 의미론
• Turkish: anlambilim
• Urdu: معنیات
• Indonesian: ngữ nghĩa học

उदाहरण वाक्य

She is studying semantics at university.

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Semantics helps us understand the meaning of words.

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Linguists often talk about semantics.

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Let’s not argue over semantics—we agree on the main point.

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He loves diving into the semantics of every conversation.

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Sometimes it's just a semantics issue, not a real disagreement.

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