a referent whose identity can be inferred via the type described by the referring phrase. Example: in the bowl of noodles on the kitchen counter, the identity of the referent can be inferred from the type description (is a bowl, contains noodles, is on the kitchen counter) even if the referent has not previously been mentioned. Inferrable referents are very similar to inactive referents (which are sometimes called noncontaining inferrables) and may not be clearly distinguishable from them. (Section 3.3.1)