referential
UK/,refə'renʃ(ə)l/US/.refә'renʃәl/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Containing or making references; relating to reference.
指称的；参照的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreferent-again, back
+
-ialcarry, bear, bring
=referential
reference + -al = relating to reference.
Common Collocations
- 1.referential meaning指示意义
- 2.referential expression指示性表达
- 3.[referential language]指涉性语言
- 4.referential ambiguity指称歧义
Example Sentences
- 1.
Postmodern novels often use referential humor.