deictic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use | |
Examples: | "deictic pronouns" |
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Related terms: | deixis | |
2. | [ noun ] (linguistics) a word specifying identity or spacial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context of the communication occurs | |
Synonyms: | deictic_word | |
Examples: | : "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message" |
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Related terms: | word | |
Similar spelling: |
deistic |