Explanation
A network of semantically related expressions whose meanings are shaped by differences and neighbourhoods. It shifts attention from the isolated word to a relational field in which each designation orders other possibilities.
Example
warm, hot, cool, and cold jointly organise a semantic field of temperature.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Semantic field” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
A semantic field is not merely a thematic list; its units define one another.
Effect on thought and perception
It shifts attention from the isolated word to a relational field in which each designation orders other possibilities.
Resonance
In the atlas, Semantic field closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Semantic field“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-009The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.