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referent — meaning in English

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English meaning

referent noun The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.

Senses

referent is used for these senses in English:

denotatum (linguistics, philosophy) Something that is denoted; a referent.
referent (semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.

referent — full definition

noun The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
noun That which is referenced.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

denotatum