Meaning of 'deictic'

Find the meaning of the word ‘deictic’

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Meaning of ‘deictic’

2 definitions found.

deictic

adjective

relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use

Example: "deictic pronouns"

noun

a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs

Synonyms: deictic word

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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