Deictic (adjective)

Relating to or characterized by the use of words or phrases that point to or indicate something, such as a person, place, or time.

Origin:

From the greek word "deiktikos" meaning "pointing out" or "show".

Examples:

1. Deictic expressions such as "this" and "that" are used to refer to particular objects or situations.
2. Deictic gestures such as pointing and nodding are used to indicate the location of something.
3. Deictic words such as "here" and "there" are used to indicate the location of the speaker.
4. Deictic pronouns such as "I" and "you" are used to indicate the speaker and the listener.
5. Deictic adverbs such as "now" and "then" are used to indicate the time of the speaker.