Modern semantics did not begin in the sixteenth century, but the 17th century saw a shift in defining the natural world separately from human or spiritual reality.
False. Modern semantics did not begin in the sixteenth century. The early modern period, spanning from the 16th to 18th centuries, was significant for scientific, political, and economic revolutions but modern semantics as a field of study focusing on the meaning of language evolved much later.
In the 17th century, scholars did start defining the natural world as a reality separate from human or spiritual reality, signaling a shift towards modern scientific thought.
William Shakespeare's innovative use of Early Modern English in the 16th century is notable for its differences from contemporary English, showcasing the evolving nature of language during that period.
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