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deictic

adjective noun

relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
C
Contains
EI
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use

    “deictic pronouns”

noun

  1. 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

    “{'source': 'R.Rommetveit', 'text': "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"}”

In context

Example Sentences

deictic pronouns
{'source': 'R.Rommetveit', 'text': "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"}
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