Definition of semantics

semanticsnoun

ngữ nghĩa

/sɪˈmæntɪks//sɪˈmæntɪks/

The word "semantics" comes from the Greek word "sēmantikós," meaning "significant" or "signifying." This, in turn, derives from the Greek word "sēma," meaning "sign" or "mark." The term was first introduced in the 19th century by linguist Michel Bréal, who used it to describe the study of the meaning of words and sentences. It's important to note that while semantics is often associated with linguistics, it's also a crucial concept in fields like philosophy, logic, and computer science.

namespace

the study of the meanings of words and phrases

nghiên cứu ý nghĩa của từ và cụm từ

the meaning of words, phrases or systems

ý nghĩa của từ, cụm từ hoặc hệ thống

Example:
  • the semantics of the language

    ngữ nghĩa của ngôn ngữ