deictic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεικτικός (deiktikós, “capable of proof”).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈdaɪktɪk/

Adjective

deictic (comparative more deictic, superlative most deictic)

  1. (grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
  2. Directly pointing out; specifying.

Translations

Noun

deictic (plural deictics)

  1. (grammar) Such a word (such as I or here).

Hyponyms

See also

  • Category:English pro-forms
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