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 Pop-punk and its many branches are inherently referential. —

Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 12 Aug. 2024 Another referential element of the male uniform is the patterned scarf, which young Stella grew up seeing both men and women wear with dignity at Haitian markets. —

Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024 The referential, pop-culture playground of modern animation really starts with this massive hit, a movie that spawned three sequels and spin-offs. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 June 2024 The full look pairs a referential fashion past with a tonally futuristic present, nodding to early 2000s elements of Afrofuturism visible in popular Y2K-style music videos, commercials, and films. —

Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for referential

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