Synonyms for deixis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The use of a word, such as a particle or pronoun, to refer to something that must be identified from the immediate physical, temporal, or grammatical context; a word used in such a way.
Deixis allows for economy of speech but may introduce ambiguity in recorded speech when referring to something physical.
Related words
- Phrases
- temporal deixis time deixis
Forms
- Plural
- deixes → indexicalities…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deixis | rising | |
| indexicality | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- indexicality