semantics
Pronunciation:
/sɪˈmæntɪks/noun
Definitions
A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.
Example: Semantics is a foundation of lexicography.
The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
Example: The semantics of a single preposition is a dissertation in itself.
The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.
Example: file sharing and locking semantics