Meaning
Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from Ancient Greek δεικτικός (deiktikós, “capable of proof”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.