The meaning of the words you're using. Some of these questions leave it open for all kinds of answers. Try being specific if you really want a straight answer. Trying to guess what the person is actually wanting to know doesn't help.
2007-03-28 03:27:25 · 3 answers · asked by ZeeZyx 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I agree that proper use & spelling is very important in communicating. However, English isn't always the first language of users here, & there are many degrees of literacy. With a little thought, the CONTENT of the question is more important than the spelling or grammar, or the "nuances" in synonyms & so on. If you feel you have to "guess," just go to another question. Quite simple, really.
2007-03-28 09:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the problem? You spelled it correctly. See below.
Main Entry: se·man·tics
Pronunciation: si-'man-tiks
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
1 : the study of meanings: a : the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development b (1) : SEMIOTIC (2) : a branch of semiotic dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to and including theories of denotation, extension, naming, and truth
2 : GENERAL SEMANTICS
3 a : the meaning or relationship of meanings of a sign or set of signs; especially : connotative meaning b : the language used (as in advertising or political propaganda) to achieve a desired effect on an audience especially through the use of words with novel or dual meanings
2007-03-28 03:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good advice
2007-03-28 03:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋