 Meaning (philosophy of language)

In the philosophy of language, "meaning" refers to the significance or sense that words, phrases, sentences, and other linguistic expressions carry. It encompasses several key areas of inquiry, including: 1. **Semantics**: This is the study of meaning in a more formal, systematic way. Semantic theories explore how meanings are constructed and understood, dealing with questions such as what it means for a word or sentence to have a particular reference or what the truth conditions of a statement are.