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referent.

The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/UK/ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/US
  1. The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.

  2. That which is referenced.

Where this word comes from

From refer + -ent.

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