SEMANTICS
/sɪˈmæntɪks/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SEMANTICS
A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.
"Semantics is a foundation of lexicography."
The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
"The semantics of a single preposition is a dissertation in itself."
Examples of SEMANTICS in a Sentence
- "Semantics is a foundation of lexicography."
- "The semantics of a single preposition is a dissertation in itself."
Word Details
Is SEMANTICS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEMANTICS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SEMANTICS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SEMANTICS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | m | a | n | t | i | c | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEMANTICS
100 words from the letters in SEMANTICS
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How to Use SEMANTICS in Word Games
SEMANTICS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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