Unbounded deixis refers to linguistic expressions whose reference is not fixed to a specific context, person, place, or time. These…
Time deixis refers to words and phrases that locate events in time relative to the moment of utterance. It's crucial…
Standard implicature, a concept in pragmatics, describes meanings that are suggested or implied by an utterance, rather than explicitly stated.…
A framework for understanding and eliciting information by considering the specific context, actors, and goals involved in a situation. It…
Relevance implicature is a concept in pragmatics where speakers imply meanings beyond literal words, relying on the listener's assumption of…
Proximate person deixis refers to the use of words like 'I,' 'you,' and 'we' to point to people in close…
A presequence is a sequence of elements preceding a main sequence, often used in mathematics and computer science to establish…
A preface is an introductory statement in a book, explaining its purpose, scope, and context. It sets the stage for…
Potential implicature refers to what a speaker might suggest or imply, even if not explicitly stated. It's about the unsaid…
Place deixis refers to words or phrases that indicate spatial location relative to the speaker or listener. It's fundamental to…