deixis

English

/ˈdaɪksɪs/

noun

Definitions

(linguistics) The use of a word, such as a pronoun, to refer to something that must be identified from the wider context; a word used in such a way.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δεῖξις (reference, pointing, indicating).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δεῖξις

Gloss

reference, pointing, indicating

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

δείκνυμι Ancient Greek
δεῖξις Ancient Greek
*deyḱ- Proto-Indo-European