referential

/ˌrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing a reference to something else.
    • The author's use of referential language makes the poem feel connected to historical events.
    • In the movie, the character's name is referential to a famous scientist.
    • The painting is highly referential, borrowing symbols from ancient mythology.
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