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referent

[ ref-er-uhnt ]

noun

  1. the object or event to which a term or symbol refers.
  2. Logic. the first term in a proposition to which succeeding terms relate.


referent

/ ˈrɛfərənt /

noun

  1. the object or idea to which a word or phrase refers Compare sense
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of referent1

1835–45; < Latin referent- (stem of referēns ), present participle of referre. See refer, -ent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of referent1

C19: from Latin referens , from referre to refer
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Example Sentences

This is in contrast to normal science that requires an external referent for objects of study in order to avoid circular thinking.

Either the term "minor epic" or "epyllion" is satisfactory, provided its referent is clear, and accurately described.

Geometry frequently uses notations whose referent is rather abstract.

The only referent of philosophy is the human being constituted in practical experiences.

The strategy is to place the domain of the referent in the writings.

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