semantics

Etymology

From Greek σημαίνω (sēmainō) "to signify" + -ics. Study of meaning.

Semant-

From Greek σημαίνω (sēmainō). "To signify, mean."

-ics

Forming nouns. "Study or system of."

Origin

Greek σημαίνω. Logic, linguistics.

Meaning

Study of meaning. Comparison of semantic domains.

Earliest use

Bréal 1897 (linguistics); earlier in logic.

Definition

Comparison of semantic domains. In the Terminology Matrix: definition of Axiom-ness (surface) vs Axiom-aticity (deep).