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Compositionality and Semantic Interpretation
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What is compositionality in linguistics?
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The principle that the meaning of a complex expression is determined by the meanings of its constituent parts.
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Compositionality is the principle that the meaning of a complex expression is determined by the meanings of its constituent parts. This means that the meaning of a sentence can be understood by breaking it down into its individual words and phrases and then combining their meanings.