Meaning 1academic · 82%
Relating to the meaning of words, sentences, or texts.
Natural examples
Die beiden Wörter sind semantisch ähnlich.
The two words are semantically similar.
Ein semantischer Unterschied verändert den Satz.
A semantic difference changes the sentence.
Die Software erkennt semantische Beziehungen im Text.
The software identifies semantic relations in the text.
Usage note
Semantisch is used mainly in linguistics. It is a technical adjective and is not normally compared.
Mini-lesson: semantisch
Relating to the meaning of words, sentences, or texts. Semantisch is used mainly in linguistics. It is a technical adjective and is not normally compared.
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