Definition of DEICTIC

deictic

Plural: deictics

Noun

  • a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs; - R.Rommetveit
  • Such a word (such as I or here).

Adjective

  • relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use
    • "deictic pronouns"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
  • Directly pointing out; specifying.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεικτικός (deiktikós, “capable of proof”).

Synonyms

deictic word

Scrabble Score: 12

deictic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deictic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deictic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

deictic is a valid Words With Friends word