Associations to the word «Deictic»

DEICTIC, adjective. (grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context

DEICTIC, noun. (grammar) Such a word (such as I or here)

DEICTIC, 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; "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"- R.Rommetveit.

DEICTIC, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use; "deictic pronouns".