deictic

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈdeɪktɪk/, /ˈdaɪktɪk/

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deictic (comparative more deictic, superlative most deictic)

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

   Hypernym: exophoric

   Coordinate term: homophoric

2. Directly pointing out; specifying.

deictic (plural deictics)

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

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Borrowed from French déictique.

deictic m or n (feminine singular deictică, masculine plural deictici, feminine and neuter plural deictice)

1. deictic