designatum

/des.ɪɡˈneɪt.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase that is defined or explained by a gloss in a text, especially in a historical or scholarly context.

“The designata in the ancient manuscript provided valuable insights into the language of that era.”

Synonyms

  • gloss
  • term

Antonyms

  • ambiguous
  • vague