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Vol. 12 No. 05 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

SEMANTICS IN THE FIELD OF LINGUISTICS

Published 2025-06-04

  • Davlatova Muhayyo Hasanovna

Davlatova Muhayyo Hasanovna
The head of English department, PhD Bukhara state medical institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina

Abstract

Semantics, the study of meaning in language, plays a pivotal role in the field of linguistics by bridging the gap between linguistic form and cognitive understanding. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of semantics, examining its various branches, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. It highlights how semantics interacts with syntax and phonology to create meaning and how contextual factors influence interpretation. The paper also discusses key theories and frameworks, such as truth-conditional semantics, frame semantics, and cognitive semantics, illustrating their implications for understanding language use in different contexts. Furthermore, the significance of semantics in applied linguistics is addressed, particularly in language education, translation, and natural language processing.

Keywords

Semantics, linguistics, meaning, lexical semantics, compositional semantics, pragmatics, syntax, phonology, truth-conditional semantics, frame semantics, cognitive semantics, contextual factors.

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