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deixis

noun

The function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge…

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Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
EI
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈdaɪksɪs

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noun

  1. The function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge of the context in which the communication occurs

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