1. plural of deixis; linguistic expressions or gestures whose meaning depends on the context of utterance, such as pronouns (I, you, he), demonstratives (this, that), and adverbs (here, now).
Usage: linguistics term; technical

Examples

• In linguistics, deixises like 'I' and 'you' change meaning depending on who is speaking.
• The study of deixises helps explain how context shapes language interpretation.
• Pronouns are among the most common types of deixises in English.
• Understanding deixises is essential for analyzing how speakers reference themselves and their surroundings.
• Deixises create a direct connection between language and the speaker's immediate context.