Semantics
/sɪˈmæntɪks/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Semantics
noun
- 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."
- The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.
"file sharing and locking semantics"
Anagrams of Semantics
No exact anagrams found for "semantics". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "semantics" and rearranging:
Letter Values
s1
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m3
a1
n1
t1
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c3
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Semantics
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Semantics"
Semantics is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Semantics" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "semantics" is a medium-scoring word.