Deictic | Definition of Deictic by Merriam-Webster.

Is there a deictic word?

A deictic expression or deixis is a word or phrase (such as this, that, these, those, now, then, here) that points to the time, place, or situation in which a speaker is speaking. Deixis is expressed in English by way of personal pronouns, demonstratives, adverbs, and tense.

What does deictic mean in English language?

directly pointing out or proving. 2. Linguistics. having the function of pointing out or specifying, and having its reference determined by its context.