When Justin hears the word "buggy," he thinks of a swamp-like area he lived in when he was younger.In the triangle of meaning, the memory he has for the word buggy is called the referent.

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In the triangle of meaning, the referent is the actual object or concept the word refers to, not the personal memory or association someone has with the word.

When Justin Hears the Word "Buggy," He Thinks of a Swamp-Like