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Sema (disambiguation)

Sema (from Ancient Greek: σῆμα, sêma, meaning "sign", "mark", or "token") denotes the smallest unit of meaning in linguistics, serving as the etymological root for concepts in semantics, semiotics, and related fields such as semaphore.^[1]^[2] In biology, sema refers to semaphorins, a family of secreted and transmembrane proteins that play critical roles in axon guidance, cell migration, and developmental signaling pathways, with the sema domain comprising approximately 500 amino acids at the protein's N-terminus.^[3]^[4] The acronym SEMA most prominently designates the Specialty Equipment Market Association, a U.S.-based trade organization founded in 1974 (evolving from the earlier Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association) that represents the $52 billion automotive aftermarket industry, uniting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers through events like the annual SEMA Show.^[5]^[6] Culturally, sema describes a Sufi ritual involving whirling dervishes, enacted during ceremonies to symbolize the soul's journey toward spiritual perfection through intelligence and love.^[7] Other notable uses include the ancient Egyptian sema (or sma) hieroglyph, symbolizing unification—often depicted as lungs and windpipe to evoke the binding of Upper and Lower Egypt—and the Turkish female given name Sema, meaning "sky" or "heavenly".^[8]^[9]^[10] Less common designations encompass the Sema Naga people of Assam, India, and various acronyms like State Emergency Management Agency or Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association.^[11]^[6]

Government and Administration

Barotseland Sema

The Barotseland Sema functioned as the traditional advisory council, known locally as the Kuta, to the Litunga, the paramount chief of the Lozi people in the Barotseland region during the British colonial era. Comprising indunas (councillors) and other appointed leaders, it served dual roles as a policy-making body and judicial authority, handling matters of local governance, dispute resolution, and customary law enforcement. Under the traditional structure predating formal colonial oversight, the Kuta convened at Lealui, the Litunga's primary residence, to deliberate on administrative decisions and advise on alliances, taxation, and resource allocation within the kingdom's territories along the Zambezi floodplain.^[12] British recognition of Barotseland's semi-autonomous status began with the Lochner Concession of 1890, negotiated by King Lewanika I with agents of the British South Africa Company, which granted protection in exchange for administrative concessions and mineral rights. This evolved into formal protectorate status via the Barotseland-North-Western Rhodesia Order in Council of 1899, affirming the Litunga's authority over internal affairs while subordinating external relations and certain fiscal powers to colonial oversight. The Sema, or Kuta, retained significant influence in this hybrid system, acting as the superior native authority for Barotseland Province by 1930, overseeing subordinate councils at district levels such as Nalolo and coordinating with British residents on implementation of indirect rule policies. Its proceedings emphasized consensus-based decision-making rooted in Lozi kinship networks and oral traditions, with the Ngambela (prime minister) presiding to relay counsel to the Litunga.^[13]^[14] The Sema's role diminished following Zambia's independence in 1964, when the Barotseland Agreement initially preserved the Litunga's position and the Kuta's advisory functions for local administration, including land tenure and customary courts. However, constitutional amendments in 1969 centralized power under the unitary Zambian state, effectively integrating Barotseland's structures into national frameworks and eroding the council's autonomous legislative capacity, though it persists in ceremonial and cultural advisory roles today.^[15]^[16]

Indonesian Mahkamah Agung SEMA

Surat Edaran Mahkamah Agung (SEMA), or Supreme Court Circular Letters, constitute internal directives issued by Indonesia's Mahkamah Agung to standardize judicial practices and ensure uniform application of law across lower courts. These circulars function as binding guidelines for judges and court officials, addressing procedural, interpretive, and substantive issues to promote consistency in decision-making without forming part of the formal legislative hierarchy.^[17]^[18] SEMA issuance originated in the post-independence era of the judiciary, with roots traceable to 1951 under early Supreme Court supervisory powers as per Law No. 1 of 1950, evolving into a key mechanism following the Court's formal structure under Law No. 14 of 1985 on the Judiciary. They derive enforceability from the Mahkamah Agung's constitutional authority to oversee subordinate courts, as outlined in Article 24A of the 1945 Constitution and related statutes, compelling adherence within the judicial apparatus to align rulings with statutory and precedential frameworks.^[18] SEMA No. 2 of 2023 exemplifies their role in family law, providing specific instructions to judges on adjudicating petitions for registering interfaith marriages, dated July 17, 2023, to foster legal certainty and unity in handling such cases under the 1974 Marriage Law. The directive mandates rejection of approvals for civil registration where religious incompatibility exists, reflecting the Court's aim to harmonize judicial outcomes with Indonesia's pluralistic legal norms without overriding legislative enactments.^[19]

Organizations and Associations

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) was founded in 1963 under the original name Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association by performance parts suppliers catering to hot rods and muscle cars.^[20] The organization initially aimed to establish industry standards and promote collaboration among speed equipment producers amid a burgeoning post-World War II automotive enthusiast market.^[20] As the aftermarket evolved to include diverse products for restoration, restyling, and broader vehicle modifications—partly in response to stricter emissions and safety regulations limiting pure performance parts—SEMA rebranded to reflect its expanded role, incorporating manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and related entities in the supply chain.^[20] SEMA functions as a trade association advocating for the $52 billion-plus specialty automotive aftermarket, uniting members to foster innovation, provide market research, and address regulatory challenges through a Washington, D.C., office.^[5] Membership exceeds 6,000 corporate entities, offering access to educational programs, networking councils, and tools like the SEMA Garage for product testing.^[20] Its flagship event, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, began in the late 1960s with approximately 100 booths and has grown to over 2,000 exhibitors, serving as a global platform for unveiling aftermarket technologies and forging business connections; the 2025 show is set for November 4–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.^[20]^[21] The industry SEMA represents drives substantial economic activity, with a 2023 study quantifying $336.91 billion in annual U.S. economic output from specialty equipment for cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles.^[22] This encompasses direct and indirect effects supporting 1,333,658 jobs, $104.29 billion in wages and benefits, and $41 billion in taxes.^[22] SEMA's efforts in data standardization and advocacy sustain this impact by enabling efficient market growth and adaptation to trends like electrification and customization demands.^[5]

Storage Equipment Manufacturers' Association (SEMA)

The Storage Equipment Manufacturers' Association (SEMA) is a British trade association founded in 1968 to represent manufacturers, suppliers, installers, and inspectors of industrial storage systems, including racking and shelving.^[23] Its primary mission is to promote the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of such equipment, serving as the leading authority in the UK storage equipment sector.^[23] Unlike the US-based Specialty Equipment Market Association, which centers on automotive modifications, SEMA UK emphasizes engineering standards for warehouse and industrial storage to prevent structural failures and ensure operational integrity.^[23] SEMA develops and maintains technical codes of practice and design guidelines that address the safe handling of racking systems, influencing compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements outlined in publications like HSG76, which covers racking safety, manual handling, and working at height.^[24] These non-statutory codes provide detailed protocols for design, installation, maintenance, and repair, enabling users to meet legal obligations under regulations such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, though HSE may reference them in enforcement actions for non-compliance.^[24] SEMA's Technical Committee collaborates with government bodies like HSE and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) to shape industry best practices, while also monitoring and administering relevant European standards for UK application.^[24] Publications, including updated codes like the 2024 Code of Practice for SEMA Load Notices, offer practical guidance on load capacities and damage assessment to mitigate risks in dynamic warehouse environments.^[25] In terms of inspections and training, SEMA operates schemes such as the Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme (SEIRS) and the SEMA Approved Rack Inspector (SARI) program, which certify competent personnel for annual racking inspections mandated by HSE guidelines to identify defects like deformation or overload.^[23] These initiatives include independent audits of members and training to designate a Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS), as recommended in SEMA Technical Bulletins and HSE HSG76, ensuring proactive damage reporting and repairs by qualified engineers.^[24] By accrediting inspectors and installers—verified through bodies like RoSPA and ISO 9001:2015—SEMA addresses common failure modes in storage systems, such as impact damage from forklifts, thereby reducing workplace accidents and supporting legal defenses in liability cases.^[23]

Other Notable Organizations

The Southeastern Medieval Association (SEMA) is an academic society founded to advance medieval studies across disciplines and regions, primarily serving scholars and students in the southeastern United States through annual conferences that feature presentations on history, literature, art, and related fields.^[26] Its 48th annual conference occurred in October 2023 at Winthrop University, attracting nearly 200 participants.^[27] The Sema Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 2004 in Arizona, operates as a community service entity emphasizing charity, education, outreach, and cultural programs to promote interpersonal dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse groups, including through local events and partnerships.^[28]^[29] The SEMA Network, initiated in 2017 by the Mukwege Foundation, functions as a global advocacy platform uniting survivors of wartime sexual violence to influence policy and support ending such atrocities, guided by the principle of survivor-led representation.^[30]

People

Sema as a Personal Name

Sema is a given name primarily of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish word for "sky" or "heaven," symbolizing vastness, elevation, and spiritual qualities.^[31] ^[32] In Arabic contexts, it carries connotations of a "sign from the heavens" or a divine portent, reflecting celestial or exalted themes.^[33] ^[34] These etymological roots tie the name to concepts of the divine and the infinite, without direct religious ritual associations. The name is predominantly feminine, with global usage data indicating approximately 96% female bearers, though it exhibits some gender neutrality in certain regions such as Saudi Arabia, where male usage reaches about 21%.^[35] In Turkey, its primary cultural hub, Sema leans strongly toward girls and achieved peak popularity in the 1980s.^[10] Adoption remains concentrated in Turkish and Arabic-influenced areas, with limited prevalence elsewhere; for instance, in the United States, it has never ranked highly, appearing outside the top 1,000 names per Social Security Administration records as of 2014.^[36] ^[37] This pattern underscores regional cultural persistence over widespread modern globalization.

Notable Individuals Named Sema

Ken Sema (born 30 September 1993) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Cypriot club Pafos FC and the Sweden national team.^[38] He joined Watford FC in the English Premier League in 2018, making over 150 appearances before transferring to Udinese in Serie A and later Pafos.^[39] Sema Apak, also known as Sema Aydemir-Apak (born 17 August 1985), is a Turkish track and field athlete specializing in the 400 metres hurdles and relays.^[40] She competed for Turkey at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay, advancing to the final, and won gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games.^[41] Erika Sema (born 24 November 1988) is a Japanese professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of 114 in 2013 and doubles ranking of 120 in 2015.^[42] She has won multiple ITF titles and represented Japan in international competitions.^[43]

Places

Sema in Europe

The Demosion Sema (Δημόσιον Σῆμα, meaning "public tomb") was the ancient Athenian state's official cemetery, situated in the Kerameikos district northwest of the Agora in Athens, Greece, along the Sacred Way leading to Eleusis.^[44] This extramural necropolis, in use from the late 6th century BCE, primarily interred prominent citizens, strategoi (generals), and war casualties, with collective burials in large earth mounds marked by inscriptions and trophies.^[45] Thucydides records its role in annual public funerals, where orators like Pericles delivered epitaphioi logoi over the war dead during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE), emphasizing civic honor and democratic values.^[46] Archaeological evidence includes marble lekythoi, stelai, and casualty lists from battles such as Potidaea (432 BCE) and Delium (424 BCE), attesting to its function as a monumental repository of Athenian martial memory.^[44] Pausanias, in the 2nd century CE, noted its location outside the city walls, beside the road from the Dipylon Gate, with visible tumuli and inscriptions.^[45] Excavations, initiated in the 19th century by the German Archaeological Institute, revealed over 100 graves, though urban development has limited full exploration; renewed digs approved in 2021 by Greece's Ministry of Culture aim to uncover additional structures amid modern infrastructure.^[46] Coordinates approximate 37°58′30″N 23°43′15″E, integrating it into the UNESCO-listed Kerameikos archaeological site.^[44] No other prominent European locales named Sema with verifiable historical or geographical significance have been documented beyond this ancient context.

Sema in Asia

In India, multiple villages are named Sema, primarily rural localities with agricultural economies. In Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, Sema village in Khajni tehsil recorded 74 households and a population of approximately 400 residents as of the 2011 census, governed by the Sema Gram Panchayat and situated in a predominantly Hindu agrarian area.^[47] In Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, Sema serves as a village in Khamnor tehsil under Udaipur division, located about 29 km west of the district headquarters, with local administration tied to the Sema Gram Panchayat and focused on subsistence farming.^[48] Additional Sema villages exist in Punjab's Bathinda district (Nathana tehsil, 15 km east of Bathinda city) and Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal and Chamoli districts, typically small settlements under 1,000 residents each per 2011 data, reflecting decentralized rural governance.^[49]^[50] In Thailand, Mueang Sema denotes an ancient historical site in Tambon Sema, Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, comprising ruins of a Dvaravati-period city established in the 12th Buddhist century (circa 7th century CE), featuring moats, reservoirs, and artifacts indicative of early Mon-Khmer urbanism.^[51] The site, spanning several hectares, preserves evidence of Buddhist influence and trade networks, with excavations revealing sema stones—boundary markers for ordination halls—common in Southeast Asian Theravada traditions.^[52] In Indonesia, three localities bear the name Sema, including one in Buleleng Regency, Bali, near Lake Beratan and characterized by highland terrain supporting rice terraces and tourism-related activities.^[53] A separate Sema exists in Tibet's Xigaze Prefecture, China, at an elevation of 3,839 meters, amid remote Himalayan villages with pastoral economies.^[54] One additional instance occurs in Pakistan, though specific administrative or demographic details remain sparsely documented in public records.^[53] These Asian Sema places generally lack urban scale, averaging populations under 500 where data is available, and derive names possibly from local linguistic roots denoting settlement or boundary features.

Religion and Spirituality

Sema in Sufism

In Sufism, sema (also spelled sama) denotes a ritual ceremony practiced primarily by the Mevlevi Order, involving auditory and kinetic elements to induce spiritual ecstasy and remembrance of God (dhikr). The term derives from the Arabic word for "listening," emphasizing the role of music and poetry in transcending the ego toward divine union.^[55] This practice symbolizes the soul's journey: death of the ego, witnessing the divine, and return to creation with heightened awareness.^[56] The Mevlevi Order, founded in the late 13th century by Sultan Veled, son of the Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207–1273), elevated sema to a structured rite following Rumi's emphasis on mystical poetry and movement inspired by celestial rotation. Performed after a period of fasting and preparation, the ceremony commences with a naat-i sharif (eulogy to the Prophet Muhammad), followed by solo ney (reed flute) and kudum (drum) performances, Quranic recitation, and verses from Rumi's Mathnawi. The core whirling (semazen) occurs in four selams, where dervishes—clad in sikke (tall hats), hirka (cloaks), and white tennure (skirts)—rotate counterclockwise, arms extended with right hand upward (receiving divine grace) and left downward (distributing it), achieving a trance state.^[57]^[58]^[56] UNESCO inscribed the Mevlevi sema ceremony on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008, recognizing its role in preserving Sufi traditions through disciplined spiritual discipline over 700 years. The rite demands 1,001 days of training for participants, underscoring its authenticity as a path to fana (self-annihilation) rather than mere performance.^[56]^[59]

Science and Linguistics

Semaphorin (SEMA) in Biology

Semaphorins, encoded by genes prefixed with SEMA, form a diverse family of over 20 secreted and transmembrane glycoproteins that function primarily as signaling molecules in cellular guidance and communication.^[60] These proteins were first characterized in vertebrates through the isolation of SEMA3A (initially termed collapsin-1) in 1990 from embryonic chick brain extracts, where it induced collapse of axonal growth cones, establishing its role as a repulsive cue for sensory neuron axons.^[61] SEMA genes are classified into eight subfamilies (SEMA1 to SEMA7) based on structural domains, including an N-terminal sema domain critical for receptor binding and signaling.^[60] In neural development, semaphorins orchestrate axon pathfinding and synapse formation by interacting with plexin receptors, often co-expressed with neuropilins, to trigger intracellular cascades involving Rho GTPases and CRMP proteins that remodel the actin cytoskeleton.^[60] Empirical studies in Drosophila mutants lacking Sema-1a demonstrate defective motor axon navigation, while mouse knockouts of Sema3a reveal aberrant retinal projections and olfactory bulb targeting, confirming their necessity for precise topographic wiring.^[62]^[60] Beyond repulsion, some semaphorins, like SEMA6A, exhibit attractive effects in specific contexts, as shown by in vitro assays where Sema6a-expressing cells direct retinal ganglion cell axons.^[63] Semaphorins extend to non-neuronal roles, with evidence from cancer models indicating dual functions: SEMA3A suppresses tumor angiogenesis by inhibiting endothelial cell migration in vitro and reducing vessel density in implanted tumor assays, while certain transmembrane semaphorins like SEMA4D promote metastasis via plexin-B1 signaling in breast and prostate cancer cell lines.^[64]^[64] These context-dependent effects arise from differential receptor expression and downstream pathways, as quantified in xenograft studies where SEMA3A overexpression halved glioma growth rates compared to controls.^[64] Ongoing research leverages this signaling for therapeutic insights, grounded in reproducible genetic and pharmacological perturbations rather than unverified clinical extrapolations.^[64]

Sema in Semantics and Semiotics

In structural semantics, a sema (plural semata, also spelled seme) denotes the smallest indivisible unit of meaning, functioning as a primitive semantic feature or trait within a word's lexical content.^[65] This concept parallels the phoneme as the minimal distinctive unit in phonology, allowing meanings to be analyzed through binary oppositions or bundles of features, such as [+animate] versus [-animate] or [+human, +adult] for distinguishing "man" from related terms like "boy" or "animal".^[66] The term derives from the Ancient Greek σῆμα (sēma), signifying a "sign" or "marker," reflecting its role in capturing essential, non-decomposable elements of signification.^[67] The notion emerged in the structuralist tradition post-Ferdinand de Saussure's Course in General Linguistics (1916), which bifurcated the sign into signifier (form) and signified (concept), prompting later theorists to dissect the signified into atomic components for rigorous comparison.^[65] Eric Buyssens introduced seme in the 1930s as part of early efforts to formalize semantic primitives, while Bernard Pottier advanced it in the 1960s through componential analysis, treating semes as classemes (generic traits, e.g., [+object]) and specific semes (discriminatory traits, e.g., [+with backrest] for "chair").^[65] In this framework, a sememe—the full meaning of a lexeme—comprises a configuration of semes, enabling systematic differentiation; for instance, "bachelor" might decompose into [+human, +male, -married, +adult].^[66] Within the Prague School of linguistics, active from the 1920s onward, sema gained prominence as the counterpart to the morpheme in morphological analysis, emphasizing functional opposition in meaning akin to phonological distinctiveness.^[68] Linguists like Vladimir Skalička explored sema in typological contexts, noting its expression via separate morphemes in agglutinative languages (e.g., each semantic feature marked distinctly) versus fused forms in inflectional ones.^[68] This approach prioritizes empirical contrasts over introspection, deriving semata from lexical oppositions observed in corpora, as in distinguishing "kill" [+intentional causation of death] from "die" [+spontaneous cessation of life].^[66] Though influential in European structuralism, sema-based analysis has faced critique for oversimplifying polysemy and cultural variability, favoring generative or cognitive alternatives that incorporate prototype effects.^[65]

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Sema ancient remains - Tourism Authority of Thailand
Located in Tambon Sema, Mueang Sema Historical Site is the ancient ruins of Sema City during the Dvaravati period. Built in the 12th Buddhist century.
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Mueang Sema Historical Site Tickets [2025] - Trip.com
Book Mueang Sema Historical Site tickets online with Trip.com. Check ticket prices, discover deals, read real visitor reviews, view updated opening hours, ...<|separator|>
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How many places are named Sema? - Geotargit
There are 9 places in the world named Sema! Sema can be found in 7 countries throughout the world. In some countries the place can be found more than once.
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Sema Map - Locality - Xigaze, Tibet, China - Mapcarta
Sema is a locality in Xigaze, Tibet and has an elevation of 3,839 metres. Sema is situated nearby to the village Jiangzi, as well as near the locality Sha'alin.
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In Defense of the Whirling Prayer Ceremony (Sema) - Dar-al-Masnavi
It is a communal dhikr ritual of great spiritual value and beauty as part of the Islamic sufi heritage. It expresses sublime Islamic mystical themes derived ...
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Mevlevi Sema ceremony - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Mevleviye are renowned for their whirling dances. Following a recommended fast of several hours, the whirlers begin to rotate on their left feet in short ...
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[PDF] The Case of the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony
The Mevlevi order was founded by Mevlâna. Celâleddin-i Rumi's son Sultan Veled in the late thirteenth century, with the aim of preserving the teachings of his ...
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Mevlevi Order - Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi
The discipline of Mevlevi Order was established by Mevlevi's son Sultan Veled, his disciple Chalabi Husameddin, and his grandson Ulu Arif Chalabi in order to ...
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Rumi & Whirling Dervishes Ceremony - Hodjapasha
Aug 5, 2020 · The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony · Mevleviye are known for their famous practice of whirling dances. · Dancers would receive 1,001 days of reclusive ...
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Semaphorins and their Signaling Mechanisms - PubMed Central - NIH
Early studies revealed that semaphorins function as axon guidance molecules, but it is now understood that semaphorins are key regulators of morphology and ...
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Semaphorin 3A in the Immune System: Twenty Years of Study - PMC
Jul 15, 2022 · Class 3 semaphorins were originally identified as axon guidance molecules. In 1990, Raper and colleagues isolated a protein from embryonic chick ...
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Semaphorin1a - Society for Developmental Biology
The semaphorin gene family includes both secreted and transmembrane proteins that are selectively expressed in unique subsets of neurons in developing ...
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The Transmembrane Protein Semaphorin 6A Repels Embryonic ...
Apr 1, 2000 · Semaphorin fusion proteins were assayed for growth cone ... The plug date was considered embryonic day 0. Pregnant females were ...Results · Sema6a Induces The Collapse... · Sema6a Expression In...
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The role of the semaphorins in cancer - PMC - NIH
Some semaphorins have been found to function as bona-fide tumor suppressors and to inhibit tumor progression by various mechanisms.Semaphorin Receptors · Semaphorins As Regulators Of... · The Mechanisms By Which Some...
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[PDF] On the distinction between conceptual and semantic structure
The concept of seme originated in the theory componential analysis. Pottier (1974: 29) uses sčme as the name for the individual features making up the sémčme, ...
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(PDF) On Some Basic Methods of Analysis of Content and Structure ...
Jul 1, 2020 · fields. Keywords—componential analysis; seme; field approach;. meaning; integral seme; differential seme. I. INTRODUCTION. The study of lexical ...
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[PDF] Seme Stocks of Lexico-Semantic Fields - A Contrastive Study
The objectives of the present lexico- semantic comparison are: a character of the seme stock, individual and common meanings of English and Slovak nouns of ...
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The Linguistic School of Prague - Project MUSE
10. V. Skalička,Zur ungarischen Grammatik(Prague, 1935); one chapter of the book has been reprinted, under the heading “Morphem und Sema,” ...