semantic
adj.adj. relating to the meaning of words and how we understand them. You use this when talking about the difference between what someone says and what they actually mean.
adj. relating to meaning in language or logic. Often used to distinguish between the literal structure of a sentence and its underlying conceptual significance.
The two politicians had a semantic argument over the word 'freedom'.
In computer science, a semantic error occurs when the code is written correctly but produces an unintended result.
While the syntactic structure of the poem was simple, its semantic depth required multiple readings to fully grasp the author's intent.
Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.
Typically used attributively before a noun; frequently pairs with 'meaning', 'difference', or 'argument'.