REFERENT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of REFERENT is one that refers or is referred to; especially : the thing that a symbol (such as a word or sign) stands for
Referent - Wikipedia A referent ( ˈrɛfərənt REF-ər-ənt) is an entity to which a name – a linguistic expression or other symbol – refers For example, in the sentence Mary saw me, the referent of the word Mary is the particular person called Mary who is being spoken of, while the referent of the word me is the person uttering the sentence
referent, n. adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . . Factsheet What does the word referent mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word referent, three of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
Referent - (English Grammar and Usage) - Vocab, Definition . . . A referent is the actual entity or concept that a word, especially a pronoun, points to or represents in communication Understanding referents is crucial for proper pronoun use, as they clarify what or whom the pronouns are substituting, ensuring that sentences convey clear and precise meaning