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Word: Indexical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 20th century: coined in this sense by the American philosopher C. S. Peirce
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈdɛksɪk(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or denoting a word or expression whose meaning is dependent on the context in which it is used (such as here, you, me, that one there, or next Tuesday).
Short Definition:denoting word or expression whose meaning is dependent on context
Word: Indexical
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈdɛksɪk(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an indexical word or expression.
Short Definition:indexical word or expression
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