Referencial
Example: Esse documento serve como um ponto referencial para o projeto.
Definition
"Referencial" in philosophy refers to a standard or point of reference used to measure, evaluate, or understand concepts, ideas, or phenomena. It acts as a guiding framework or benchmark, such as in the phrase, 'This document serves as a referential point for the project.'
Etymology
The word "referencial" comes from the Latin verb 'referre,' meaning 'to carry back' or 'to refer.' It entered Portuguese as an adjective relating to the act of referring or serving as a reference. Did you know? The root 'refer' is also the source of English words like 'refer' and 'reference,' highlighting how ideas travel across languages.
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