semantic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning

Etymology

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

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