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deictic | deictically |

As an adjective deictic

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

As a noun deictic

is (grammar) such a word (such as i or here).

As an adverb deictically is

in a deictic way.

deictic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (grammar) Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (grammar) Such a word (such as I or here)

    • Hyponyms

    * pronoun

    See also

    *

    deictically

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a deictic way.