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Semantic

//sɪˈmæntɪk// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Reflecting intended structure and meaning. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling. not-comparable, slang
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.

    "Its semantic is polysyllabic, viz. it uses the word formations of spoken Chinese."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.

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