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Conceptual Semantics.
Conceptual Semantics - as a noun
The branch of semantics that studies the cognitive aspects of meaning
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognitive semanticssemasiologyExample Sentences
"One of the main goals of conceptual semantics is to understand how concepts are organized and related to each other."
"A key concept in conceptual semantics is the idea of prototype, which represents the central and most representative example of a category."
"Studies in conceptual semantics often involve analyzing the cognitive processes involved in understanding and interpreting language."
"The theory of conceptual semantics challenges the traditional view of meaning as strictly based on referential relations."
"In conceptual semantics, the emphasis is on understanding the mental representations of words."