Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of deixis Find synonyms for: Noun 1. deixis, semantics usage: the function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge of the context in which the communication occurs WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of deixis (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language