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semantic field
nounC1
/sɪˌmæntɪk ˈfiːld/A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning because they belong to the same area of reality or experience.
semantic memory
nounC1/C2
/sɪˈmæntɪk ˈmɛm(ə)ri/A type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge about the world, concepts, facts, and meanings.
semantic tableau
nounLow/Very Specialised
/sɪˌmæn.tɪk ˈtæb.ləʊ/A formal, tree-like structure used in logic to systematically test the validity or satisfiability of logical formulas by decomposing them and searching for contradictions.
semantic web
nounLow (C2)
/sɪˌmæn.tɪk ˈweb/An extension of the World Wide Web through standards that enable data to be shared and reused across applications, emphasizing the meaning (semantics) of information rather than just its presentation.
semantics
nounC1
/sɪˈmæntɪks/The study of meaning in language, especially the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.
semaphore
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveLow
/ˈsem.ə.fɔːr/A system of sending messages using visual signals, typically with flags or lights.
semarang
nounVery Low (Proper Noun, Geographical Name)
/səˈmɑːræŋ/A major port and capital city of the province of Central Java, Indonesia.
semasiology
nounLow
/sɪˌmeɪzɪˈɒlədʒi/The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language, specifically the study of word meaning, sense relations, and semantic change.
sematology
nounLow
/ˌsɛməˈtɒlədʒi/The branch of linguistics that studies meaning in language, equivalent to semantics.
semblable
adjectivenounC1/C2 (Very low frequency in modern usage)
/ˈsɛmbləb(ə)l/Similar or alike in appearance or character; having resemblance.
semblance
nounC1
/ˈsem.bləns/The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
semeiotics
nounC2
/ˌsiːmʌɪˈɒtɪks/The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
semele
nounVery low
/ˈsɛmɪliː/A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, the mother of Dionysus by Zeus.
sememe
nounVery Low
/ˈsiːmiːm/The smallest unit of meaning in language; a single meaning element.
semen
nounLow
/ˈsiːmən/The fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by male animals, including humans, for reproduction.
semenov
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈsɛmənɒf/A proper noun, specifically a Russian surname derived from the given name Semen, the East Slavic form of Simon.
semeru
nounLow (proper noun, geographically specific)
/səˈmeə.ruː/A proper noun referring to Mount Semeru, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
semester
nounB1
/sɪˈmestə/One of the two main periods (typically 15-18 weeks) into which the academic year is divided at universities and colleges.
semester hour
nounMedium (common in academic/administrative contexts, rare in everyday conversation)
/sɪˈmestə(r) ˌaʊə(r)/A unit of academic credit representing one hour of classroom instruction per week over a semester (typically 14–18 weeks).
semey
nounextremely rare / obsolete
/ˈsiːmi/Obsolete or dialectal form of 'seme' or related to 'semen', indicating seed or lineage.

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