referent

/ref-er-uhnt/US // ˈrɛf ər ənt //UK // (ˈrɛfərənt) //

指代人,指代者,参考文献,参考资料

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : the object or event to which a term or symbol refers.
- : Logic. the first term in a proposition to which succeeding terms relate.

nounobject referred to

Synonyms

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.