Designatum

Quick meaning: Designatum is a noun meaning (semantics) That which is named or designated by a linguistic term.

Meaning

(semantics) That which is named or designated by a linguistic term.

Example Sentences

I am inclined to hold that if there is a plurality of objects that fall under the designatum of a term, then that should be sufficient (though not necessary) to conclude that that is a general term, even when it has a singular occurrence in a sentence.

Word Forms

• designata

Synonyms for designatum

Depending on context, synonyms include referent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include descriptor, designation, denotee, denomination, denotation, denotator.

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