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semantisk

Semantisk is a term used in several Scandinavian languages to refer to semantics—the study of meaning in language, logic, and information systems. The word derives from Greek roots meaning sign and meaning, and in these languages it functions as an adjective equivalent to “semantic” or “semantical.” It is commonly used to describe aspects of meaning independent of syntactic form.

In linguistics, semantics concerns the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences, how those meanings combine, and

In philosophy and logic, semantics relates to theories about truth, reference, and propositions. Influential approaches include

In computer science, semantics describes what programs and systems do. This includes language semantics (denotational, operational,

Challenges in semantisk contexts include ambiguity, polysemy, and context-sensitivity. Effective semantic analysis often requires integrating linguistic

how
context
affects
interpretation.
It
is
distinct
from
syntax,
which
studies
structure,
and
from
pragmatics,
which
examines
how
context
shapes
use.
Major
subfields
include
lexical
semantics
(word
meanings
and
relationships),
compositional
semantics
(how
meanings
build
up
in
larger
expressions),
and
formal
semantics
(mathematical
or
logical
representations
of
meaning).
truth-conditional
semantics,
possible-worlds
semantics,
and
Montague
grammar,
all
aimed
at
formalizing
how
linguistic
expressions
connect
to
facts
and
states
of
affairs.
and
axiomatic
perspectives),
compiler
correctness,
and
formal
verification.
Within
the
semantic
web,
semantics
refers
to
meaning
assigned
to
data
through
standards
like
RDF
and
OWL
to
enable
machines
to
interpret
information.
meaning
with
pragmatics,
world
knowledge,
and
cultural
factors.