Synonyms for referent
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:referent.
Related words
- Word family
- refer reference referential
Forms
- Plural
- referents → designata…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| referent | rising | |
| designatum | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- designatum