semantics (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: sɪˈmæntɪks
Definition
The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning in language, or the specific meaning of words and phrases in a particular context.
Examples
We spent an hour debating the semantics of the word 'freedom' in his political speech.
The professor's lecture focused on how semantics influence the way we interpret ambiguous instructions.
Don't get caught up in semantics; focus on the actual intent behind his request.
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