Semàntica
Example: La semàntica estudia el significat de les paraules en context.
Definition
"Semàntica" is the branch of philosophy that studies the meaning of words and how they convey information in different contexts. It explores how language expresses ideas and the relationship between signs and what they represent.
Etymology
The word "semàntica" comes from the Greek word 'semantikos,' meaning 'significant' or 'having meaning.' It entered Catalan through Latin and French, reflecting its focus on the study of meaning in language. Did you know? The term gained prominence in philosophy and linguistics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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