deixis


Meanings

  • the function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge of the context in which the communication occurs
  • DEIXIS n pl. DEIXISES the specifying function of some words

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 14

deixis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

deixis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

deixis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 14

deixis is a valid Words With Friends word