English words for 'Relating to semantology.'
Closest matches for "Relating to semantology." are ranked by semantic fit across dictionary definitions.
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adj
noun
noun
- (logic) A semantic tableau.
- A vivid graphic scene of a group of people or objects arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.
- (linguistics, optimality theory) A table that shows constraint violations of a list of candidates given an input and a constraint ranking.
- (theater) A unit of a play, an opera, or a ballet with change of stage setting.
- (mathematics) A two-dimensional array or table of data, usually numbers, of various specific kinds.
- A striking and vivid representation or scene; a picture.
- (card games) Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
- any dramatic scene
- a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
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adj
noun
- (linguistics, semantics) semantic widening, broadening of meaning
- That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space (or time, e.g. "spatiotemporal extension").
- The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
- (weightlifting) An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.
- (fencing) A simple offensive action, consisting of extending the weapon arm forward.
- (logic) The set of tuples of values that, used as arguments, satisfy the predicate.
- (mathematics, group theory, of a group G by a group H) A short exact sequence 1→H→E→G→1, or the group E therein.
- (medicine) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.
- A part of a building that has been added onto the original.
- (ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.
- (telecommunications) A numerical code used to indicate a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
- (computing) An optional software component that adds functionality to an application.
- (computing) Ellipsis of file extension.
- An outgrowth; a part of something that extends its capabilities.
- (education) University programs that are targeted at the broader (usually adults) community whose participants are not full-time enrolled students.
- (mathematics, homological algebra, of an object A by an object B in an abelian category) A short exact sequence 0→B→E→A→0, or the object E therein.
- The state of being extended.
- (semantics) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; — correlative of intension.
- (cosmetics, chiefly in the plural) Clipping of hair extension, nail extension, or eyelash extension.
- (banking, finance) A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
- (grammar) A kind of derivative morpheme applied to verbs in Bantu languages.
- the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
- a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename
- an addition that extends a main building
- act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb
- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
- an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
- an addition to the length of something
- the ability to raise the working leg high in the air
- amount or degree or range to which something extends
- a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
- act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
- an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students
adj
noun
noun
- (logic) Initialism of disjunctive syllogism.
- (medicine) Initialism of Down syndrome.
- (slang, UK) Initialism of directing staff.
- (music) Initialism of dal segno.
- (automotive) Clipping of DS Automobiles.
- (law enforcement) Initialism of detective sergeant; a police rank used in Commonwealth countries.
- (sciences) Initialism of decision science.
- (BDSM) Alternative form of D/s.
- Initialism of dear/darling son.
- (medicine, usually used attributively) Initialism of double strength.
- (Australia, New Zealand) Initialism of Douglas Score (point ranking for deer antlers).
- (video games) Clipping of Nintendo DS.
- an honorary degree in science
- the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas
adj
name
noun
- (linguistics, philosophy, semantics) A semantic relationship between two words wherein negative use of one entails the affirmative of the other with no gradability; the relation of binary antonyms.
- (philosophy of science) The idea that physical phenomena may have (mutually contradictory) properties that cannot be observed simultaneously (e.g. wave-particle duality).
- The state or characteristic of being complementary.
- the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other
- a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities
adj
noun
noun
- A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
- (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
- (astrology) An astrological sign.
- (medicine) A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- An omen.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
- (uncountable) Sign language in general.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
- a public display of a message
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
- a character indicating a relation between quantities
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
verb
- (intransitive) To use sign language.
- (transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone).
- (transitive or reflexive) To write (one's name) as a signature.
- (transitive) To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
- (intransitive) To communicate using a gesture or signal.
- (intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
- (transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
- (transitive) To calculate or derive whether a quantity has a positive or negative sign.
- (intransitive) To write one's signature.
- (transitive) To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
- (transitive) To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
- (reflexive) To cross oneself.
- To determine the sign of
- (transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
- (transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
- (transitive) To communicate or make known (a meaning, intention, etc.) by a sign.
- communicate in sign language
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
- be engaged by a written agreement
- place signs, as along a road
- engage by written agreement
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
adj
noun
- the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
- A list or collection of synonyms, often compared and contrasted.
- A system of synonyms.
- (semantics) A certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases. (See Usage notes below.)
- The study of synonyms.
- (taxonomy, by extension) A group or list of synonyms.
- (taxonomy) The state of not being the name to be used, of being a synonym.
- (rhetoric) The use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
adj
- Occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism. (of a term)
- Containing the major term in a categorical syllogism. (of a premise)
- Having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees. (of a scale)
- Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
- Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
- (postpositive) (of a key) Based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect.
- Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.
- (campanology) Bell changes rung on eight bells.
- Having a major third above the root.
- Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope.
- Of full legal age, having attained majority.
- Equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval. (of an interval)
- (medicine) Involving great risk, serious, life-threatening.
- (education) Of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
- greater in scope or effect
- (of a scale or mode) having half steps between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees
- of the elder of two boys with the same family name
- of greater seriousness or danger
- greater in number or size or amount
- of full legal age
- of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes
- of greater importance or stature or rank
noun
- Ellipsis of major premise.
- Ellipsis of major key.
- (Canadian football) A touchdown, or major score.
- (military) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
- An officer in charge of a section of band instruments, used with a modifier.
- (education, Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
- (campanology) A system of change-ringing using eight bells.
- (Australian rules football) A goal.
- Ellipsis of major scale.
- A large, commercially successful company, especially a record label that is bigger than an indie.
- A student at a college or university specializing on a given area of study.
- Ellipsis of major term.
- (bridge) Ellipsis of major suit.
- Ellipsis of major interval.
- (entomology) A large leaf-cutter ant that acts as a soldier, defending the nest.
- A person of legal age.
- a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
- the principal field of study of a student at a university
- a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject
verb
noun
- (linguistics, translation studies) A semantic relationship between different parts of the same text.
- The quality of forming a unified whole.
- A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
- (physics, of waves) The property of having the same wavelength and phase.
- The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
- the state of cohering or sticking together
- logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts
noun
- The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
- (computer science) The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.
- (loosely, colloquial, of a detail or distinction) Pettiness or triviality.
- The meaning or set of meanings of a linguistic element, such as a word, morpheme or utterance.
- (linguistics) A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.
- The meanings of individual words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
- the study of language meaning
- the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
noun
- (logic) A semantic tableau.
- A vivid graphic scene of a group of people or objects arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.
- (linguistics, optimality theory) A table that shows constraint violations of a list of candidates given an input and a constraint ranking.
- (theater) A unit of a play, an opera, or a ballet with change of stage setting.
- (mathematics) A two-dimensional array or table of data, usually numbers, of various specific kinds.
- A striking and vivid representation or scene; a picture.
- (card games) Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
- any dramatic scene
- a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
noun
- (linguistics, semantics) semantic widening, broadening of meaning
- That property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space (or time, e.g. "spatiotemporal extension").
- The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
- (weightlifting) An exercise in which an arm or leg is straightened against resistance.
- (fencing) A simple offensive action, consisting of extending the weapon arm forward.
- (logic) The set of tuples of values that, used as arguments, satisfy the predicate.
- (mathematics, group theory, of a group G by a group H) A short exact sequence 1→H→E→G→1, or the group E therein.
- (medicine) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.
- A part of a building that has been added onto the original.
- (ring theory, of an ideal in the domain of a ring homomorphism) The ideal in the codomain generated by the image of the given ideal under the given homomorphism.
- (telecommunications) A numerical code used to indicate a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
- (computing) An optional software component that adds functionality to an application.
- (computing) Ellipsis of file extension.
- An outgrowth; a part of something that extends its capabilities.
- (education) University programs that are targeted at the broader (usually adults) community whose participants are not full-time enrolled students.
- (mathematics, homological algebra, of an object A by an object B in an abelian category) A short exact sequence 0→B→E→A→0, or the object E therein.
- The state of being extended.
- (semantics) Capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects; — correlative of intension.
- (cosmetics, chiefly in the plural) Clipping of hair extension, nail extension, or eyelash extension.
- (banking, finance) A written engagement on the part of a creditor, allowing a debtor further time to pay a debt.
- (grammar) A kind of derivative morpheme applied to verbs in Bantu languages.
- the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
- a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename
- an addition that extends a main building
- act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb
- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
- an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
- an addition to the length of something
- the ability to raise the working leg high in the air
- amount or degree or range to which something extends
- a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
- act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
- an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students
noun
- (logic) Initialism of disjunctive syllogism.
- (medicine) Initialism of Down syndrome.
- (slang, UK) Initialism of directing staff.
- (music) Initialism of dal segno.
- (automotive) Clipping of DS Automobiles.
- (law enforcement) Initialism of detective sergeant; a police rank used in Commonwealth countries.
- (sciences) Initialism of decision science.
- (BDSM) Alternative form of D/s.
- Initialism of dear/darling son.
- (medicine, usually used attributively) Initialism of double strength.
- (Australia, New Zealand) Initialism of Douglas Score (point ranking for deer antlers).
- (video games) Clipping of Nintendo DS.
- an honorary degree in science
- the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas
adj
name
noun
- (linguistics, philosophy, semantics) A semantic relationship between two words wherein negative use of one entails the affirmative of the other with no gradability; the relation of binary antonyms.
- (philosophy of science) The idea that physical phenomena may have (mutually contradictory) properties that cannot be observed simultaneously (e.g. wave-particle duality).
- The state or characteristic of being complementary.
- the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other
- a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities
noun
- A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
- (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
- (astrology) An astrological sign.
- (medicine) A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- An omen.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
- (uncountable) Sign language in general.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
- a public display of a message
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
- a character indicating a relation between quantities
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
verb
- (intransitive) To use sign language.
- (transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone).
- (transitive or reflexive) To write (one's name) as a signature.
- (transitive) To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
- (intransitive) To communicate using a gesture or signal.
- (intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
- (transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
- (transitive) To calculate or derive whether a quantity has a positive or negative sign.
- (intransitive) To write one's signature.
- (transitive) To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
- (transitive) To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
- (reflexive) To cross oneself.
- To determine the sign of
- (transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
- (transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
- (transitive) To communicate or make known (a meaning, intention, etc.) by a sign.
- communicate in sign language
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
- be engaged by a written agreement
- place signs, as along a road
- engage by written agreement
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
adj
noun
- the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
- A list or collection of synonyms, often compared and contrasted.
- A system of synonyms.
- (semantics) A certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases. (See Usage notes below.)
- The study of synonyms.
- (taxonomy, by extension) A group or list of synonyms.
- (taxonomy) The state of not being the name to be used, of being a synonym.
- (rhetoric) The use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
noun
- (linguistics, translation studies) A semantic relationship between different parts of the same text.
- The quality of forming a unified whole.
- A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
- (physics, of waves) The property of having the same wavelength and phase.
- The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
- the state of cohering or sticking together
- logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts
noun
- The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
- (computer science) The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.
- (loosely, colloquial, of a detail or distinction) Pettiness or triviality.
- The meaning or set of meanings of a linguistic element, such as a word, morpheme or utterance.
- (linguistics) A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.
- The meanings of individual words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
- the study of language meaning
- the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
adj
noun
adj
adj
noun
adj
noun
adj
- Occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism. (of a term)
- Containing the major term in a categorical syllogism. (of a premise)
- Having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees. (of a scale)
- Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
- Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
- (postpositive) (of a key) Based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect.
- Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.
- (campanology) Bell changes rung on eight bells.
- Having a major third above the root.
- Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope.
- Of full legal age, having attained majority.
- Equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval. (of an interval)
- (medicine) Involving great risk, serious, life-threatening.
- (education) Of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
- greater in scope or effect
- (of a scale or mode) having half steps between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees
- of the elder of two boys with the same family name
- of greater seriousness or danger
- greater in number or size or amount
- of full legal age
- of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes
- of greater importance or stature or rank
noun
- Ellipsis of major premise.
- Ellipsis of major key.
- (Canadian football) A touchdown, or major score.
- (military) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
- An officer in charge of a section of band instruments, used with a modifier.
- (education, Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
- (campanology) A system of change-ringing using eight bells.
- (Australian rules football) A goal.
- Ellipsis of major scale.
- A large, commercially successful company, especially a record label that is bigger than an indie.
- A student at a college or university specializing on a given area of study.
- Ellipsis of major term.
- (bridge) Ellipsis of major suit.
- Ellipsis of major interval.
- (entomology) A large leaf-cutter ant that acts as a soldier, defending the nest.
- A person of legal age.
- a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
- the principal field of study of a student at a university
- a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject