deixis

[ dahyk-sis ]

noun

, Grammar.

1. the operation or function of deictic elements.

deixis

/ ˈdaɪksɪs /

noun

1. grammar the use or reference of a deictic word

Word History and Origins

Origin of deixis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of deixis¹

C20: from Greek, from deiknunai to show