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meaning vs semantics

semantics vs meaning

meaning and semantics both are nouns.

meaning is an adjective but semantics is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meaning Yes Yes No No
semantics Yes No No No
As nouns, semantics is a hyponym of meaning; that is, semantics is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than meaning:
  • meaning: the idea that is intended
  • semantics: the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
meaning (noun) semantics (noun)
the idea that is intended the study of language meaning
the message that is intended or expressed or signified the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
meaning (adjective) semantics (adjective)
rich in significance or implication
Difference between meaning and semantics

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