referent

Meanings

• noun

  A thing to which references are made; a topic under discussion.

  - "The referent of this discussion is the new project."
  - "The referent in this sentence is the cat."

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Variants

List of all variants of referent that leads to same result
referent , referents

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French referir, meaning 'to carry or lead back'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In computer science, a referent is a variable that holds a reference to an object in memory.

2. In mathematics, a referent can be a point of reference or origin.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. semantic field: A group of related words that share a common meaning or theme. Referent belongs to the semantic field of reference and meaning.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In linguistics, a referent can be a person, place, thing, or idea that a word or expression refers to.

How to Memorize "referent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a discussion or an argument where the referent is the topic.
   - Visualize a word pointing to an object or idea it refers to.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'referent' with the idea of a topic or subject.
   - Connect it to the concept of a reference point.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Referent is the topic, it's what we're all about.'

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