designatum

• Sustantivo que designa aquello a lo que se refiere o denota una expresión lingüística, ya sea existente o no. Es el objeto o entidad señalado por un término en un contexto dado.

A noun referring to something, whether existing or not, that is designated or referred to by a linguistic expression.

1. Referent of a termC2formal

   The entity or concept that a word or phrase refers to, whether it exists in reality or not.

   Designatum

   • In logic, the designatum of 'unicorn' is a mythical creature.
   • The designatum of the word 'justice' can vary across cultures.
   • Linguists study the relationship between a term and its designatum.

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