semantics
gb/sɪmˈæntɪks/ us/sɪmˈæntɪks/
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Англійська
jelentés, szemantika, jelentéstan, szóhasogatás, szavakon lovaglás
ІМЕННИК
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jelentés
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szemantika
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Модель уживання:
the semantics of [a word/phrase/statement/sign]
The contract turns on the semantics of the word “reasonable.”
A szerződés értelmezése a „reasonable” szó jelentésén múlik.
Changing “must” to “may” changes the semantics of the sentence.
Ha a „must”-ot „may”-re cseréljük, megváltozik a mondat jelentése.
In everyday conversation, context often shapes the semantics of a phrase.
Навчальні приклади
Semantics is about meaning.
A szemantika a jelentésről szól.
The two words have different semantics.
A két szónak más a jelentése.
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse semantics with syntax: syntax is structure; semantics is meaning.
Значення
meaning in language
Словосполучення
the semantics of a word
|the semantics of a sentence
|semantic interpretation
|semantic content
|semantic difference
|semantic relationship
|an issue of semantics
|focus on semantics
Синоніми
meaning (more general and less technical)
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interpretation (emphasizes how something is understood)
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sense (often used for the meaning of a particular word or phrase)
Антоніми
syntax (the structure or arrangement of language rather than its meaning)
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form (the outward shape or wording rather than the meaning)
Теми
language
|communication
|meaning
Визначення
Semantics is what words or signs mean, not just how they are arranged.
the meaning and interpretation of words, phrases, sentences, signs, or other forms of communication.
ІМЕННИК
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TECHNICAL
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szemantika
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jelentéstan
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Модель уживання:
semantics; [type] semantics
She teaches semantics in the linguistics department.
Szemantikát tanít a nyelvészeti tanszéken.
Formal semantics uses logic to describe how sentences get their meanings.
A formális szemantika logikát használ annak leírására, hogyan nyerik el a mondatok a jelentésüket.
His research connects semantics with cognitive science.
Навчальні приклади
I took a class in semantics.
Felvettem egy szemantika kurzust.
Semantics studies meaning in language.
A szemantika a nyelvi jelentést vizsgálja.
Поширена помилка:
“Semantics” is plural in form but often takes a singular verb when it names a field: “Semantics is...”
Значення
study of meaning
Словосполучення
formal semantics
|linguistic semantics
|lexical semantics
|compositional semantics
|semantics and pragmatics
|a semantics course
|study semantics
|research in semantics
|the semantics literature
Синоніми
study of meaning (clear descriptive phrase rather than a technical term)
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meaning theory (more philosophical or formal)
Антоніми
syntax (a contrasting field concerned with structure rather than meaning)
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phonology (a contrasting field concerned with sound systems rather than meaning)
Теми
linguistics
|philosophy
|logic
|academia
Визначення
Semantics is an academic subject that studies meaning.
the branch of linguistics, philosophy, and logic that studies how meaning is created, represented, and understood.
ІМЕННИК
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Модель уживання:
[something] is/was semantics; a question/matter of semantics
Calling the payment a “fee” rather than a “tax” may look like semantics, but it has legal consequences.
Ha a befizetést „díjnak” és nem „adónak” nevezik, az tűnhet puszta szóhasogatásnak, de jogi következményei vannak.
The team spent an hour on semantics instead of deciding what to build.
A csapat egy órát töltött szóhasogatással ahelyett, hogy eldöntötte volna, mit építsen.
Whether the plan is a “pause” or a “cancellation” is more than semantics for customers.
Навчальні приклади
This is not just semantics; the words change the meaning.
Ez nem puszta szóhasogatás; a szavak megváltoztatják a jelentést.
They argued about semantics.
Szavakon vitatkoztak.
Поширена помилка:
This use can be dismissive; “just semantics” suggests the distinction is unimportant.
Значення
wording distinctions in debate
Словосполучення
just semantics
|mere semantics
|not just semantics
|a matter of semantics
|a question of semantics
|argue over semantics
|quibble about semantics
|semantics aside
Синоніми
wording (less technical and more focused on the exact words used)
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terminology (focuses on the names or terms chosen)
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technicality (suggests a small or legalistic detail)
Антоніми
substance (the real issue rather than the words used to describe it)
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practical difference (a real-world effect rather than a verbal distinction)
Теми
communication
|debate
|law
|business
Визначення
Semantics can mean a difference in words or labels, not necessarily a difference in real facts.
distinctions in wording, labels, or definitions, especially when people are deciding whether the difference matters in practice.
ІМЕННИК
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TECHNICAL
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szemantika
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Модель уживання:
the semantics of [code/command/operator/language]
The syntax is valid, but the semantics of the command are not what we expected.
A szintaxis helyes, de a parancs szemantikája nem az, amire számítottunk.
The new version changed the semantics of null values in the API.
Az új verzió megváltoztatta a null értékek szemantikáját az API-ban.
The specification defines the semantics of each instruction.
Навчальні приклади
Syntax is how code is written; semantics is what it means.
A szintaxis azt mutatja meg, hogyan van megírva a kód; a szemantika pedig azt, mit jelent.
Поширена помилка:
Syntax is whether code is written in a valid form; semantics is what the valid code means or does.
Значення
meaning of code
Словосполучення
programming language semantics
|operational semantics
|denotational semantics
|semantics of an operator
|query semantics
|API semantics
|database semantics
|formal semantics
|execution semantics
Синоніми
behavior (emphasizes what the code does when it runs)
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meaning (less formal and easier to understand)
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interpretation (emphasizes how a system understands a command or expression)
Антоніми
syntax (the grammar or notation of code rather than what it means)
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implementation (how behavior is built internally rather than the specified meaning)
Теми
computing
|programming
|software
|logic
Визначення
In computing, semantics is what a piece of code is supposed to do.
the defined meaning, behavior, or effect of a programming language construct, command, data structure, or formal system.
Граматика
Словникова форма
semantics
IPA
GB/sɪmˈæntɪks/
US/sɪmˈæntɪks/
Склади й наголос
se - mantics (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mantics)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: semantics
- Plural: semantics
Вирази
a matter of semantics
1/ə mˈætɚ əv sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
issue of wording or definition
The issue depends on what the words mean.
Приклади
- Whether the app is a tool or a platform is partly a matter of semantics.
- In a scientific report, that distinction is more than a matter of semantics.
- Some people think the debate is only a matter of semantics.
Навчальні приклади
- The difference is a matter of semantics.
argue over semantics
1/ˈɑɹɡju ˈoʊvɚ sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
debate exact wording
To argue about the exact words or meanings, not about the main problem.
Приклади
- The lawyers argued over semantics for most of the morning.
- We shouldn't argue over semantics when the deadline is tomorrow.
- They were arguing over semantics instead of fixing the problem.
Навчальні приклади
- They argued over semantics for an hour.
formal semantics
1/fˈɔɹməl sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
logical study of meaning
Formal semantics studies meaning using logic or mathematical rules.
Приклади
- Her paper uses formal semantics to analyze tense.
- Formal semantics often represents sentence meaning with logic.
- The course introduces formal semantics before moving on to pragmatics.
Навчальні приклади
- Formal semantics uses logic to study meaning.
just semantics
1/d͡ʒˈʌst sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
only wording, not substance
The words are different, but the real meaning or result is the same.
Приклади
- Whether you call it a discount or a rebate is just semantics to most shoppers.
- He said the difference between a guideline and a recommendation was just semantics.
- At this point, arguing about the title is just semantics.
Навчальні приклади
- The names are different, but it is just semantics.
lexical semantics
1/lˈɛksɪkəl sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
study of word meanings
Lexical semantics studies word meanings.
Приклади
- Lexical semantics looks at relations such as synonymy and antonymy.
- The course covers syntax, phonology, and lexical semantics.
- Her research in lexical semantics focuses on how verbs express motion.
Навчальні приклади
- Lexical semantics studies word meanings.
not just semantics
1/nˈɑt d͡ʒˈʌst sɪmˈæntɪks/
fixed phrase
wording with real consequences
The word choice matters because it changes the meaning, result, or effect.
Приклади
- The difference between “may” and “must” in the policy is not just semantics.
- For disabled users, calling a feature “optional” is not just semantics.
- The label on the product is not just semantics; it affects how it is regulated.
Навчальні приклади
- This is not just semantics; it changes the rule.
semantics aside
1/sɪmˈæntɪks əsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
ignoring wording questions
Leaving the exact words aside, this is the main point.
Приклади
- Semantics aside, the proposal would still increase costs.
- Semantics aside, we need to tell customers what changed.
- Semantics aside, both versions of the plan require the same budget.
Навчальні приклади
- Semantics aside, the price is higher.