Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
referentially
adverb
/ˌrɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/
Definition
In a way that relates to or refers to something else.
Examples
- In literature, characters often referentially point to societal issues.
- The study was conducted referentially to previous research findings.
- In conversation, he used terms referentially to clarify his opinions.
Meaning
Referentially means to indicate or point to something that provides context or clarification for understanding.
Synonyms
- Contextually
- Indicatively
- Allusively
