meta-semantic theory

Meta-semantic theory explores how language connects symbols (like words) to their meanings, focusing on the nature of that connection itself. It examines questions such as how words acquire meaning, what makes a symbol meaningful, and how context influences understanding. Essentially, it studies the foundation of meaning—how we interpret signs and symbols beyond their surface—by analyzing the processes, principles, and structures that underpin semantic relationships in language. This helps clarify how language accurately conveys information and how meanings can shift or vary across different contexts.