referential

[ ref-uh-ren-shuhl ]

adjective
  1. having reference: referential to something.

  2. containing a reference.

  1. used for reference.

Origin of referential

1
First recorded in 1650–60; referent + -ial

Other words from referential

  • ref·er·en·tial·ly, adverb

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