Referenciniai

Referenciniai is a Lithuanian adjective meaning “reference-related” or “serving as a reference.” It describes items, standards, or sources used as benchmarks, bases of comparison, or sources of information. The term is formed from the noun referencija (reference) with the adjectival suffix -inis and agrees with the noun it modifies, for example referenciniai duomenys (reference data) or referenciniai taškai (reference points).

Etymology and form

The word derives from referencija (reference) and is produced with the standard Lithuanian adjectival pattern using the suffix -inis. As an adjective, referenciniai has gender and number forms to match the noun it accompanies, so it can appear in various inflected forms depending on context.

Usage and domains

Referenciniai is used across disciplines to label things that serve as references or baselines. In academia, it may describe referenciniai šaltiniai (reference sources) or referenciniai duomenys (reference data). In fields such as cartography, geodesy, and information systems, referenciniai elements function as points of comparison, standards, or anchors for analysis.

Relation to related terms

The term differs from referencija or šaltinis in that it describes the role or function of an item as a reference, rather than naming a source itself or a citation action. It is primarily a descriptive attribute and appears in technical or scientific contexts where precise references are required.

See also

Referencija, šaltinis, taškas, duomenys.