Semantik
Example: Die Semantik untersucht die Bedeutung von Wörtern und Sätzen.
Definition
"Semantik" is the branch of philosophy that studies the meaning and interpretation of words and sentences. It explores how language conveys meaning, the relationship between signs and what they represent, and how context influences understanding.
Etymology
The word "Semantik" comes from the Greek 'semantikos,' meaning 'significant' or 'having meaning.' It was adopted into German to describe the study of meaning in language, reflecting its roots in analyzing signs and symbols.
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