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referent

noun as in object referred to

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This is in contrast to normal science that requires an external referent for objects of study in order to avoid circular thinking.

Either the term "minor epic" or "epyllion" is satisfactory, provided its referent is clear, and accurately described.

Geometry frequently uses notations whose referent is rather abstract.

The only referent of philosophy is the human being constituted in practical experiences.

The strategy is to place the domain of the referent in the writings.

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On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to referent, such as: antecedent(s), denotation, null, null, null, and term.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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