Meaning & use
Semantical
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Relating to the meaning of words, phrases, or symbols in language.
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The dispute turned out to be semantical rather than substantive, hinging on how 'success' was defined.
Linguists raised several semantical questions about the ambiguous clause in the contract.
A note on using this word
A less common variant of 'semantic'; most contemporary style guides prefer the shorter form, though 'semantical' still appears in academic writing.
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