semantic

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.
2. 2
   Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
3. 3
   Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.

Noun

1. 1
   In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.