Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that refers to a specific person, place, or thing, rather than to something general or abstract.

Example: In linguistics, a referential term is one that points to a specific object or concept.

Definition: The state or quality of referring to something, especially in language or communication.

Example: The referentiality of the statement was clear, as it pointed directly to the event being discussed.

Definition: In a way that relates to or refers to something else.

Example: The term is used referentially to indicate a specific concept.

Definition: Having been made pure or free from unwanted substances; also describes someone who is polite and cultured.

Example: She has a refined taste in art and music.

Definition: The process of making something better or more pure by removing unwanted elements or improving its quality.

Example: The refinement of the design made the product more appealing to customers.

Definition: The process of increasing prices or economic activity after a period of decline, often through government actions.

Example: The government's reflation policy aimed to boost the economy after the recession.

Definition: The amount of light or other radiation that is reflected off a surface compared to the amount that hits it.

Example: The reflectance of the water surface changes depending on the angle of the sun.

Definition: The act of thinking carefully about something, or the image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface.

Example: After much reflection, she decided to change her career path.

Definition: The quality of being able to think deeply about things or to consider them carefully.

Example: Her reflectiveness helped her make better decisions in life.

Definition: The measure of how much light or energy is reflected by a surface compared to how much hits it.

Example: The reflectivity of the mirror allows it to reflect almost all the light that strikes it.