Sémantique
Example: La sémantique étudie le sens des mots dans le langage.
Definition
"Sémantique" is the branch of philosophy and linguistics that studies the meaning of words and sentences in language, exploring how signs and symbols convey meaning and how interpretation varies in different contexts.
Etymology
The word "sémantique" comes from the Greek word 'semantikos,' meaning 'significant' or 'having meaning.' It entered French in the 19th century, reflecting the growing interest in the systematic study of meaning in language and logic.
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