Semantics

Semantics

1. The formal study of meaning

   • Literal meaning
     • Uses words exactly according to their proper meaning
   • Figurative meaning
     • Words deviate from their proper meaning
     • More complicated understanding / heightened effect
   • Examples literal meaning
     • The flower semlls sweet
     • Sand feels rough
   • Examples figurative meaning
     • The flower has the sweetest smelling petals in the world (hyp)
     • Sand is soil water (metaphor)