referential

adjective

ref·er·en·tial ˌre-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl

: of, containing, or constituting a reference

especially : pointing to or involving a referent

referential language

referential meaning

referentiality

ˌre-fə-ˌren(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

noun

referentially

ˌre-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of referential in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Bold collection which is currently available online features avant-garde geometry and referential approach to haute joaillerie spell out an eponymous characterization of both collection and designer in blue sapphire, opal, lapis, and diamond (B-O-L-D). —

Essence, 28 Sep. 2024 The referential names of the polishes are, of course, very intentional. —

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Sep. 2024 Phillip Lim’s referential 20th anniversary collection with innovations from his career, like utility and masculine feminine hybrids. —

David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024 The characters all go unnamed in her prose, which is highly referential to other works of literature, almost acting as criticism in addition to fiction. —

Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for referential

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