What is another word for referent?
Pronunciation:
[ ɹɪfɹˈɛnt], [ ɹɪfɹˈɛnt], [ ɹ_ɪ_f_ɹ_ˈɛ_n_t]
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Synonyms for Referent:
adj.
• all (adjective)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
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- hobby horse.
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- fodder.
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- theme.
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- question.
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- vein.
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- issue.
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- ground.
- illustration,
- tenor,
- bearing,
- reference,
- moment,
- instance,
- point,
- overtone,
- impact,
- designatum,
- extension,
- semantic field,
- epitome,
- implication,
- drift,
- example,
- range of meaning,
- idea,
- gist,
- subject-matter,
- denotation,
- intension,
- model,
- pertinence,
- scope,
- denotative,
- sum and substance,
- essence,
- intention,
- item,
- sum,
- message,
- coloring,
- pointer,
- value,
- analogue,
- marker,
- substance,
- design,
- prototype,
- spirit,
- brand,
- hint,
- paragon,
- relation,
- relevance,
- metaphor,
- sample,
- effect,
- sense,
- concern,
- force,
- lexical meaning,
- hand,
- consequence,
- undertone,
- purport,
- norm,
- referential,
- Denotive,
- clue,
- connotation,
- real meaning,
- grammatical meaning,
- pith,
- standard,
- colouring,
- affective meaning.
How to use "Referent" in context?
Since language is a tool that humans use to construct ideas, it is useful to explore how a concept can be defined. A referent is a word, phrase, or image used as a basis for comparison, meaning, or purpose. When we refer to something, we are using a referent.
For example, when we say that a penny is small, we are referring to the penny as a referent. In the sentence, "That coin is worth a penny," "coin" is the referent. When we refer to a person, we use their full name.
Paraphrases for Referent:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Independent
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Adjective
baseline, benchmark, reference, referenced.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
footnote.
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Adjective
Homophones for Referent:
Hypernym for Referent:
n.
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communication
designatum, denotatum, antecedent.
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communication
Hyponym for Referent:
n.
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communication
significance, signification, import, term, meaning.
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communication
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