Semasiology

Semasiology (or semantics ) is a branch of linguistics which studies meaning . Semasiology is singled out as an independent branch of lexicology alongside word-formation , etymology , phraseology & lexicography . And at the same time it is often referred to as the central branch of lexicology . The significance of semasiology may be accounted for by three main considerations

I.SEMASIOLOGY;
II.WORD-MEANING;
1.Analytical or referential definition of meaning;
1.2. Functional or contextual definitions of meaning;
1.3. Relation between the two approaches;
1.4. Operational definition of meaning.
III. TYPES OF MEANING
1.Lexical meaning;
2.Grammatical meaning;
3.Lexico-gramatical meaning;
4.Denotative meaning;
5.Connotative meaning;
IV.POLYSEMY AND HOMONYMY;
V.SYNONYMY;
VI.PRODUCTIVITY;
CONCLUSION\