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deictic definition

deic·tic (dīk′tik)

adjective

  1. Rare directly pointing out or proving
  2. Linguis. having the function of pointing out or specifying, and having its reference determined by its context the words “this,” “there,” and “you” are deictic

Etymology: Gr deiktikos < deiktos, capable of proof < deiknynai, to prove; akin to L dicere: see diction

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