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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of deixis1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of deixis1

C20: from Greek, from deiknunai to show

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