Semantic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /sɪˈmæntɪk/
• Rhymes: -æntɪk

Full definition of semantic

Adjective

1. Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.
2. (software design, of code) Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
3. (slang)(of a detail or distinction) Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.

Derived terms

• antisemantic
• semantically
• semantic change
• semantic field
• semantic shift

Related terms

• seme
• sememe
• semantics
• semasiology
• sematic
• sematology
• semiotic
• semiotics

Anagrams

• amnestic, nematics