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1.nounIn such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.
2.adjectiveOf or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.
3.adjective(software design, of code) Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
4.adjective(of a detail or distinction) Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.