Referent

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/

Origin

refer + -ent

Full definition of referent

Noun

1. (semantics) The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.
2. That which is referenced.

Derived terms

• absent referent

Related terms

• refer
• reference

Anagrams

• rent-free
• tree fern