semantic field
[sə-ˈman-tik ˈfēld]
nounpl: semantic fields
campo semântico
1. A group of words that share a common semantic theme or are related in meaning, forming a conceptual area of vocabulary
The semantic field of 'colors' includes words like red, blue, green, and yellow.
O campo semântico de 'cores' inclui palavras como vermelho, azul, verde e amarelo.
2. In linguistics, a set of lexical units that cover a particular area of meaning and are often interrelated
The semantic field of emotions contains words such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.
O campo semântico de emoções contém palavras como felicidade, tristeza, raiva e medo.
3. A theoretical concept describing how words cluster around a central meaning or concept
Studying the semantic field helps linguists understand how languages organize vocabulary conceptually.
Estudar o campo semântico ajuda linguistas a entender como as línguas organizam o vocabulário conceitualmente.
The concept of 'semantic field' is primarily an academic and linguistic term used in both American and Brazilian educational contexts. It is essential in linguistics courses, language teaching, and computational linguistics. The term has become increasingly important in Brazil with the expansion of linguistics programs in universities and the growth of interest in language technology and natural language processing.
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