referential
ˌrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl
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Definition of referential - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
languageRareserving as a referenceRare
  • The book is a referential guide for students.
indicative symbolic
2.
linguisticsTECH.related to a referent in linguisticsTECH.
  • The referential meaning of the word is clear.
denotative indicative
3.
about referringRarerelating to the act of referring to somethingRare
  • The referential nature of the document was evident.
allusive indicative
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Expressions with referential

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concept in database management ensuring data accuracy and consistency
Maintaining referential integrity is crucial for accurate data retrieval.
referring to itself or its own characteristics
The novel is self-referential, discussing its own narrative.

Origin of referential

Latin, referre (to relate)

Terms with referential included in their meaning

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metaadj.
self-reference
self-referential or about itself
argument
self-referential and preventing understanding
self-referential
definition that refers to itself or its own type to define itself
self reference
state of being reflexive or self-referential

Examples of referential in a sentence

  • Referential materials are essential in academic research.
  • Referential expressions can be tricky to interpret.
  • The study focused on referential language use.
  • His speech was full of referential statements.
  • The book's referential content made it a valuable resource.

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  1. French:référentiel, ...
  2. German:referenziell, referentiell, ...
  3. Italian:di riferimento, denotativo, ...
  4. Spanish:referencial, de referente, ...
  5. Portuguese:referencial, ...
  6. Chinese:参考的, 指称的, ...
  7. Japanese:参考の, 指示的, ...
  8. Arabic:مَرْجَعِيّ, إِحالِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְכִּיבִי, רֶפֶרֶנְצִיָּאלִי, ...
  10. Russian:справочный, референциальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:посилальний, референційний, ...
  12. Hindi:संदर्भीय, संदर्भित, ...
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