Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indexical
Adjective
/ɪnˈdɛksɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to or denoting an expression whose meaning is contingent on the context in which it is used.
Examples
- The word ‘here’ is an indexical because its meaning changes depending on the speaker’s location.
- In the phrase ‘I am here,’ both ‘I’ and ‘here’ are indexicals as they rely on the context of the speaker.
Meaning
An indexical is a word or phrase that points to something specific in the world, depending on the situational context.
Synonyms
- contextual
- demonstrative
- pointing
