noun
referent
Referent (noun) means the specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
noun
1
The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
2
That which is referenced.
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Etymology
From refer + -ent.
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What is the meaning of referent?
"referent" (noun) means the specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
What are the different meanings of referent?
"referent" has 2 main meanings: 1. The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to; 2. That which is referenced.