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Deixis refers to the phenomenon where words or phrases depend on contextual cues to determine their meaning. This can include factors like time, location, and the participants in a conversation. Deictic expressions are often used to orient something within a particular context.

Bambang Kaswanti Purwo has written:

'Deiksis dalam bahasa Indonesia' -- subject(s): Deixis, Indonesian language

Federica Da Milano has written:

'La deissi spaziale nelle lingue d'Europa' -- subject(s): Languages, Deixis

Deixis refers to words or phrases that require context to be fully understood, such as "here," "there," "now," "today." Examples: "I will meet you there" - "there" relies on the context of the conversation to indicate a specific location. "This is delicious" - "this" depends on the speaker's proximity to the object being referred to.