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Added 8 October 2026

semantic

/sɪˈmæntɪk/ adjective

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Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
Petty or trivial; quibbling, niggling.

noun

In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.

Origin

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.

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