First Known Use: 1844
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referent
noun ref·er·ent \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
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Origin of REFERENT
Latin referent-, referens, present participle of referre
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