SEMANTIC FIDELITY

How well a message preserves its core meaning as it moves through filters, algorithms, translations, or people. High fidelity means the intent survives. Low fidelity means the words still look right but the meaning has drifted.

“I told him I needed support, and he sent me a link to a productivity hack. Zero semantic fidelity.”

by GuyWhoWritesDefinitions November 5, 2025

Semantic Fidelity

When words still carry their original meaning instead of getting twisted by algorithms, brands, or culture. The opposite of when “authentic” somehow means staged. High semantic fidelity = language actually says what it means.

“Bro, that ad copy has zero semantic fidelity. It’s like reading a chatbot trained on vibes.”

by GuyWhoWritesDefinitions September 4, 2025

Semantic Solipsism

In Philosophy A term, developed by Palestinian Professor Mohammad Tarshihi; used to describe the reality of knowledge of terms incorporated only by the self. Wherein, any linguistic property developed by one's self renders a universal truth value.

Semantic Solipsism explains why I can't differentiate between predictable and expected.

by IonicBondzzzz April 3, 2021

semantic regime change

When the meaning of words shifts so drastically that reality itself starts to feel like a glitch. Usually driven by cultural agendas, internet discourse, or corporate rebranding.

Examples:

"First, 'disruption' meant innovation—now it means getting laid off. Another semantic regime change, baby."

"Remember when 'outside' meant nature and not just…vibes? Total semantic regime change."

See also: gaslighting, linguistic coup, reality distortion field

by atalaocean March 17, 2025