Deictic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdeɪktɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deictic is an adjective meaning (grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
Meaning
(grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
More Meanings
- Directly pointing out; specifying.
- (grammar) Such a word (such as I or here).
Word Forms
- deictics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deadjectival, deistic, deist, disjunctive, destinative, dictional.
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