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exophoric

/ ˌɛksəʊˈfɒrɪk /

adjective

  1. grammar denoting or relating to a pronoun such as "I" or "you", the meaning of which is determined by reference outside the discourse rather than by a preceding or following expression Compare anaphora


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Word History and Origins

Origin of exophoric1

from exo- + Greek pherein to carry

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