De semantische externaliteit



Example: De semantische externaliteit beïnvloedt hoe taal betekenis krijgt in communicatie.

Definition


"De semantische externaliteit" refers to the phenomenon in philosophy where the meaning or content of certain mental states or linguistic expressions depends partly on factors external to the individual, such as the environment or social context, influencing how language gains meaning in communication.

Etymology


The term "de semantische externaliteit" combines the Dutch words 'semantische,' derived from the Greek 'semantikos' meaning 'significant' or 'having meaning,' and 'externaliteit,' meaning 'externality' or 'outside factor.' Together, they describe the idea that meaning is influenced by external elements beyond the individual's mind.

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"De semantische externaliteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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