Deixis
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The linguistic function by which certain words or expressions indicate meaning that depends on the context in which they are used, such as references to person, place, or time.
“The word 'here' is a classic example of deixis, as its meaning shifts depending on where the speaker stands.”
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deix·is
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Wordle
Contains E and I as vowels, ends in -XIS and the rare X makes it distinctive in letter games
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, X scores 8 making this an excellent find if you hold an X tile
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