referness
The quality or state of being referential or having a specific reference to an object or concept. It describes the degree to which a term or sign points directly to an external entity or reality.
예시
3 / 5The child's gesture had a clear referness, pointing directly at the toy he wanted.
The child's gesture had a clear referness, pointing directly at the toy he wanted.
The legal document was criticized for its lack of referness, as the pronouns were ambiguous.
The legal document was criticized for its lack of referness, as the pronouns were ambiguous.
I didn't catch the referness of your comment; were you talking about Mike?
I didn't catch the referness of your comment; were you talking about Mike?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Referee' (Ref) who points their finger at a player; referness is the 'pointing-ness' of that finger.
빠른 퀴즈
The philosopher argued that the ________ of the word 'God' differs across various theological frameworks.
정답!
정답은: referness
예시
The child's gesture had a clear referness, pointing directly at the toy he wanted.
everydayThe child's gesture had a clear referness, pointing directly at the toy he wanted.
The legal document was criticized for its lack of referness, as the pronouns were ambiguous.
formalThe legal document was criticized for its lack of referness, as the pronouns were ambiguous.
I didn't catch the referness of your comment; were you talking about Mike?
informalI didn't catch the referness of your comment; were you talking about Mike?
In semantic theory, the referness of a proper noun is typically seen as direct and singular.
academicIn semantic theory, the referness of a proper noun is typically seen as direct and singular.
The marketing team analyzed the referness of the new slogan to ensure customers linked it to the correct product.
businessThe marketing team analyzed the referness of the new slogan to ensure customers linked it to the correct product.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
point of referness
the specific quality or moment where a word identifies an object
lost referness
when a term no longer clearly points to its original meaning
intrinsic referness
the inherent quality of a word to point to something else
자주 혼동되는 단어
Reference is the act or the thing mentioned, while referness is the abstract quality of being able to refer.
The referent is the actual object being pointed to; referness is the pointing quality itself.
사용 참고사항
This is a highly technical or academic term, most frequently found in linguistics, philosophy of language, or advanced literary criticism. Use it when discussing the mechanics of how language maps onto the physical or conceptual world.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'reference' when they specifically mean the abstract quality of 'referness.' Also, ensure not to confuse it with 'deference,' which means respect.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Referee' (Ref) who points their finger at a player; referness is the 'pointing-ness' of that finger.
어원
From the Latin 'referre' (to carry back), combined with the English suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The philosopher argued that the ________ of the word 'God' differs across various theological frameworks.
정답!
정답은: referness
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
hypothesis
B1A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.
ozone
B2Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.
layer
B2A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
around
C2As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
climate
B2Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
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