sematic

se·mat·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-mat-ik]
- /sɪˈmæt ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-mat-ik]
- /sɪˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of sematic word

adjective sematic serving as a sign or warning of danger, as the conspicuous colors or markings of certain poisonous animals. 1
adjective sematic (of the conspicuous coloration of certain animals) acting as a warning, esp to potential predators 0
adjective sematic serving as a sign of danger, as the coloration of some poisonous snakes 0

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Origin of sematic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek sēmat- (stem of sêma) sign + -ic

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Parts of speech for Sematic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sematic

sematic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sematic usage trend in Literature

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