meaning vs semantics

meaning

noun
  • The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol. 

  • The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol. 

  • Intention. 

  • The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence. 

adj
  • Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful. 

  • Having a (specified) intention. 

semantics

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

  • 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. 

How often have the words meaning and semantics occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )