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indexically | indexical | Derived terms |

Indexical is a derived term of indexically.



As an adverb indexically

is in an indexical way.

As an adjective indexical is

of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index.

As a noun indexical is

an indexical statement.

indexically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an indexical way.

    • indexical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index.
  • (linguistics, philosophy) Having the character of pointing to, or indicating, a particular state of affairs

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "indexical" is often applied: expression, sign, reference.

    Derived terms

    * indexicality * indexically

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (linguistics, philosophy) An statement
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    External links

    * (Indexicality) * * Indexicals in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy