linguistics vs semantics

linguistics

noun
  • The scientific study of language. 

semantics

noun
  • A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words. 

  • The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage. 

  • The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax. 

  • The study of the relationship between words and their meanings. 

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