What is the term for the study of meaning in language?
Semantics
Syntax
Phonetics
Morphology
Answer
Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It examines how words and phrases convey ideas, how sentences are structured to express meaning, and how context influences interpretation. Semantics explores the relationship between language and the world, investigating how language reflects and shapes our understanding of reality.
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