"R-expression" meaning in All languages combined

See R-expression on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: R-expressions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} R-expression (plural R-expressions)
  1. (grammar) A referential expression, such as "John" or "the dog": one that, unlike pronouns and anaphora, independently refers to, i.e., picks out, an entity in the world.
    Sense id: en-R-expression-en-noun-s0p6TGFY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Grammar Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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