indexicality

Noun

Meaning

indexicality (countable and uncountable, plural indexicalities)

(philosophy, linguistics) The quality or state of being indexical.

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Deixis and indexicality The terms deixis and indexicality are frequently used almost interchangeably, and both deal with essentially the same idea: contextually dependent references. Source: Internet

In the past, deixis was associated specifically with spatiotemporal reference whereas indexicality was used more broadly. Source: Internet

SAR pp. 25. More importantly, each is associated with a different field of study; deixis is associated with linguistics, whereas indexicality is associated with philosophy. Source: Internet

This allocation of qualities based on abstract group association is known as third-order indexicality. Source: Internet

Higher-order indexicality In terms of higher order indexicality, anyone using these terms may desire to appear fresher, undoubtedly more playful, faddish, and colourful than someone who employs the standard English term "beautiful". Source: Internet

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