Denotation and Referent

Denotation

Denotation noun - A word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known.
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Synonyms for Denotation

Referent and denotation are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Referent" with "Denotation", this nouns are similar.

Referent

Referent noun - Something referred to; the object of a reference.
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Synonyms for Referent

Denotation and referent are semantically related in object referred to topic. You can use "Denotation" instead a noun "Referent".
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