Meanings
nounformal semantics (uncountable)
- uncountableThe study of the semantics, or interpretations, of formal languages.
- uncountablecomputerthe rigorous mathematical study of the meaning of programming languages
Translations
French sémantique formelle
- sémantique formellestudy of the semantics of formal languages
Polish semantyka formalna
- semantyka formalnastudy of the semantics of formal languages
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APA
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“formal semantics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formal%20semantics. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
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