Indexical

Origin

index + -ical

Full definition of indexical

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index.
2. (linguistics, philosophy) Having the character of pointing to, or indicating, a particular state of affairs

Usage notes

Nouns to which "indexical" is often applied: expression, sign, reference.

Derived terms

• indexicality
• indexically

Noun

1. (linguistics, philosophy) An indexical statement
• August 15, So even with indexicals, there is a Sinn for every meaning.