Psychology / Unit 7 Psych 0753 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Semantics
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The idea
Semantics is the meaning carried by words and by the sentences built from them.
In practice
"The dog bit the man" and "The man bit the dog" use identical words and differ in semantics through syntax.
Where people slip
Meaning is not carried by words alone. Order, context, and emphasis all contribute.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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