deictic

noun

a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs

adjective

relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use

Roots

deiknynaideict- · Greek · to show, point out ikos-ic · Greek · pertaining to

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The word deictic breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: deict, from Greek deiknynai (“to show, point out”); and -ic, from Greek ikos (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.