What is another word for indexical?
Pronunciation: [ɪndˈɛksɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
Indexical refers to language and symbols that require context to understand their meaning. Some synonyms for the term include contextual, referential, or semiotic. These terms all imply a relationship between a word, symbol or sign and its interpretation, which is dependent on the context in which it is used. Additional synonyms for indexical may include indicative, pointers, or signs. Each of these words reflects the idea that something is indicating or pointing towards another thing, and that this relationship is based on the context in which the two things are located. Whatever the synonym used, the concept of indexicality remains a crucial component of language and communication.
