tarkoite — meaning in English

English meaning

• referent noun The real thing that a word or phrase stands for.
• thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.

Senses

tarkoite is used for these senses in English:

• referent (semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
• thing A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.

referent — full definition

1. noun The real thing that a word or phrase stands for.
2. noun The thing that is being pointed to or mentioned.

thing — full definition

1. noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
2. noun A matter, situation, or topic under discussion.
3. noun An action, fact, or event.

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