deixis

American

[dahyk-sis] / ˈdaɪk sɪs /

noun

Grammar.

the operation or function of deictic elements.

deixis British

/ ˈdaɪksɪs /

noun

grammar the use or reference of a deictic word

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Etymology

Origin of deixis

1945–50; < Greek deîxis literally, proof, display, equivalent to deik ( nýnai ) to show, prove, point + -sis -sis

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