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Referent
UK
/ˈrɛfərənt/
US
/ˈrɛfərənt/
Translation of "referent" into Russian
Definitions
referent
Noun
UK
/ˈrɛfərənt/
US
/ˈrɛfərənt/
The thing that a word or phrase denotes or stands for.
In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat,' the referent of 'cat' is the actual animal being referred to.
A person or thing to which a linguistic expression refers.
In the context of a conversation, the referent of 'he' might change depending on who is being discussed.
referent
Adjective
UK
/ˈrɛfərənt/
US
/ˈrɛfərənt/
Denoting or referring to a particular entity; designating something as a referent.
Referent expressions must be clearly linked to the entities they denote.