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referential

/ˌrɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/

referentialadjective

more referential

Comp.

most referential

Super.

/ˌrɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/

Translations

The referential meaning of the word is crucial in this context.

Референциальное значение слова имеет решающее значение в этом контексте.

Definitions

Relating to or involving the act of referring or the use of references.

The referential nature of the text made it difficult for those unfamiliar with the subject to understand.

Containing or making use of references, especially to other texts or sources.

The referential annotations in the book provided additional context for the reader.

In linguistics, referring to a word or phrase that denotes a specific entity rather than a generic or non-specific one.

'That dog' is a referential noun phrase because it points to a particular animal.

Synonyms

referentialnoun

referentials

/ˌrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Specialist linguistic use meaning 'a referential expression'

Definitions

A linguistic expression that refers to a particular entity; a referential expression.

In the sentence 'Mary laughed', 'Mary' is a referential.

Synonyms