As a noun referent
is the specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.
As an adjective referential is
of a word or phrase applied to a particular person, place, or thing and not to any other.
referent
Noun
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en noun)
(semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.
That which is referenced.
Derived terms
* absent referent
Related terms
* refer
* reference
Anagrams
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referential
English
Adjective
(-)
Of a word or phrase applied to a particular person, place, or thing and not to any other.
Serving as a reference.
Derived terms
* coreferential
* coreferentially
* coreferentiality
* nonreferential
* referential integrity
* referentiality
* referentially
* self-referential