Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Referent.
Referent - as a noun
Something referred to; the object of a reference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
importmeaningsignificancesignificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The first term in a proposition; the term to which other terms relate
Something that refers; a term that refers to another term
Referent - as an adjective satellite
Having reference
Example: "Judgments referent to the indictment"
Example Sentences
"The referent of the pronoun 'he' in the sentence 'John is tall and handsome; he is my brother' is John."
"In the statement 'The cat is on the mat', the referent of the word 'cat' is the actual cat being referred to."
"The referent of the term 'Eiffel Tower' is the iconic structure located in Paris."
"The referent of the phrase 'Harry Potter' is the fictional character created by J.K. Rowling."
"When discussing the concept of 'love', the referent can vary based on individual interpretations."
Word Game Points
Is REFERENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, referent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFERENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is REFERENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, referent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFERENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is REFERENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, referent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFERENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
