Semantic

Definition

Semantic refers to meaning or comprehension. In psychology, semantic relates specifically to understanding symbols, language, and meaning-making processes in communication.

Related terms

Semantic Memory:

A type of explicit memory that includes a broad base of facts and knowledge about the world that is not tied to personal experience.

Semantic Encoding:

The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context.

Semantic Network: A network that represents semantic relations between concepts; this is how ideas spread from one concept to another.