endeictic

/ɛndɪkˈtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting a word or expression that directly points out or indicates something.

“The demonstrative pronoun is an example of an endeictic word.”

2. noun

a word or expression that points out or indicates something.

“The gesture was accompanied by an endeictic phrase that directed everyone’s attention to the speaker.”

Synonyms

  • deictic
  • indicative
  • pointing

Antonyms

  • ambiguous
  • nonindicative