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non-referential

non-referential is the alternative form of nonreferential.

Meaning of nonreferential

Adjective

nonreferential (not comparable)

  1. Not referential.
    • In an ironic turn, the stubbornly nonreferential Lang was a dominant reference at the fall shows[…].2007 September 16, Horacio Silva, “Star ’90s”, in New York Times
  2. Synonym of non-referring.
    Synonyms:
    non-referring

Phrases with non-referential

Questions about non-referential

What is non-referential the alternative form of?
Non-referential is the alternative form of nonreferential.

Words near non-referential in the dictionary

  1. non-recording
  2. non-recoupable
  3. non-recurring
  4. non-redundancy
  5. non-redundant
  6. non-referential
  7. non-referential perception
  8. non-referential perceptions
  9. non-referring
  10. non-reflecting
  11. non-reflexive

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