La referència
Example: La referència del llibre és important per l'estudi.
Definition
"La referència" in English means the specific source or citation used for information, evidence, or verification, often found in books, articles, or studies. It is crucial for supporting claims or guiding readers to original material, as in 'The reference of the book is important for the study.'
Etymology
The term "la referència" comes from the Latin word 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'a relation.' It evolved into Old French as 'reference' before entering Catalan, carrying the idea of pointing back to a source or authority. Did you know it originally implied 'bringing back' information?
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"La referència" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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