The Situation Semantics

The Situation Semantics is a way of understanding how language and meaning relate to real-world contexts. Instead of viewing words as fixed labels, it considers the circumstances or situations in which communication occurs. Meaning is seen as dependent on factors like location, time, and the specific events happening—these are called "situations." For example, the word “bank” might mean a financial institution in one situation or the side of a river in another. This approach highlights that understanding language requires considering the context, making communication more precise and adaptable to real-life complexities.