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indexical Definition

in·dexi·cal (in dek′si kəl)

noun

a word or expression whose reference may vary from speaker to speaker: some indexicals are “I,” “this,” “now,” and “here”

adjective

of, having to do with, or serving as an indexical

indexical Related Forms

in·dex′i·cal′·ity noun

indexical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • expression: According to EC, ' know ' is thus an indexical expression.
  • relation: However, I do not think it is arguable that an indexical relation is less natural than an iconic relation.
  • nature: Pointing to the indexical nature of trust, this indicates that that the meaning of the word changes with its context.
  • belief: I propose to call these contents of temporally, spatially or personally indexical beliefs ' propositions ' .