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semantics

n.

1. in linguistics, the study of meaning in language, as opposed to the study of formal relationships (grammar) or sound systems (phonology).

2. aspects of language that have to do with meaning, as distinguished from syntactics.

3. in logic and philosophy, the study of the relationships between words or phrases and the things or concepts to which they refer. Compare semiotics.

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November 18th 2024

paradigm clash

paradigm clash

in science or philosophy, the conflict that occurs when a new set of fundamental assumptions about reality or human knowledge proves incompatible with an established set of such assumptions. For example, the doctrine of organic evolution challenged established thinking about the origin and nature of the living world and ultimately replaced previous theories.