Language And Linguistics Vocabulary

noun the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning

adjective relating to meaning in language or logic

• The study of semantics is crucial in understanding the meaning of language.
• We're diving into the world of semantics to figure out what this text really means.
• I don't get the semantics of this conversation, can you break it down for me?
• The semantics of her actions spoke louder than words, revealing her true intentions.

verb to change the position or order of something

adjective having changed the position or order of something

• The melody was transposed to a lower key for the soprano singer.
• I transposed the numbers in the spreadsheet to make them easier to read.
• I totally transposed my plans and ended up at the wrong party.
• Her emotions were transposed from sadness to joy after receiving the good news.

noun a shortened form of a word or phrase used in place of the whole

adjective relating to or characteristic of abbreviations

• The abbreviature for 'United States' is 'US'.
• Can you please use the abbreviature for 'Doctor'?
• I always use the abbreviature 'LOL' when texting with my friends.
• In poetry, the abbreviature 'O'er' is often used instead of 'Over'.