Definition
'Indexical' refers to words or expressions whose meaning depends on the context in which they are used. Words like 'here,' 'now,' 'I,' and 'you' are indexical because their reference changes depending on who is speaking, where they are, and when they are speaking. Their meaning is intrinsically tied to the situation. Think of indexicals as linguistic pointers, indicating something specific in the context. Without context, it is hard to extract meaning. 📍