referent
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ref·er·ent
noun \ˈre-f(ə-)rənt\Definition of REFERENT
: one that refers or is referred to; especially : the thing that a symbol (as a word or sign) stands for
— referent adjective
See Origin of REFERENT
Latin referent-, referens, present participle of referre
First Known Use: 1844
Rhymes with REFERENT
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