What is the study of meaning, reference, and truth called?
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A.
syntax
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B.
Vocabulary
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C.
Lexicon
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D.
Semantics
Correct Answer:
D. Semantics
Explanation:
The correct answer is Semantics. Semantics is the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. It specifically examines the relationship between signifiers—such as words, phrases, and symbols—and what they stand for, including their denotation, reference, and truth conditions. While syntax focuses on the structure of sentences and lexicon refers to the vocabulary of a language, semantics is dedicated to understanding how meaning is constructed and interpreted.
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