indexical
1 of 2adjective
in·dex·i·cal (ˌ)in-ˈdek-si-kəl 
1
: of or relating to an index
2
a
: varying in reference with the individual speaker
the indexical words I, here, now
b
: associated with or identifying an individual speaker
indexical features of speech
indexical
2 of 2noun
: an indexical word, sign, or feature
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 In both documentary and video journalism, the indexical power of cameras can be harnessed as weapons for truth and shine a light in the darkest of places. Sara Merican, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
Adjective
So these glimpses of color are both metaphors for things in life and small indexical signs of how Scully creates those illusions. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 In both documentary and video journalism, the indexical power of cameras can be harnessed as weapons for truth and shine a light in the darkest of places. Sara Merican, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021 Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1971, in the meaning defined above