semantic
relating to meaning in language or logic
Word origin: From Greek semantikos, significant or denoting.
Semantic in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing semantic in a sentence.
The two sides argued over a semantic distinction that had significant legal implications.
Their disagreement turned out to be merely semantic, since both sides actually favored the same policy.
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Using “semantic” well
Semantic relates to meaning in language or logic. The phrase a semantic argument often dismisses a dispute as being about wording rather than substance.
More GRE words starting with S
to deliberately damage or obstruct something, especially in secret
an intensely sweet, calorie-free artificial sweetener
excessively sweet or sentimental in a cloying way
regarded as too important or sacred to be altered or criticized
having keen practical judgment and discernment
soundness of judgment and acuteness of discernment
most noticeable or important; standing out prominently
of a sickly yellowish or pale complexion
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