Explanation
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning, relations among meanings, and the interpretation of linguistic expressions. It asks how signs relate to concepts, states of affairs, and other signs, and which inferences follow from their meaning.
Example
The analysis shows that bank has several lexical meanings.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Semantics” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Pragmatics especially studies meaning in use and context; semantics describes more conventional structures of meaning.
Effect on thought and perception
It asks how signs relate to concepts, states of affairs, and other signs, and which inferences follow from their meaning.
Resonance
In the atlas, Semantics closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-C → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 244
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Semantics“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-244-012. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-244-012The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.