Denotative and Referent

Denotative

Denotative adjective - Having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming.
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Referent and denotative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Referent" instead an adjective "Denotative".

Nearby Word: denotation

Referent

Referent adjective - Having reference.
Usage example: judgments referent to the indictment
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Denotative and referent are semantically related. You can use "Denotative" instead an adjective "Referent".
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