ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-CORE-239-039 · ATLAS 251

Deictic origo

The origin of a deictic coordinate system, usually the here, now, and I of the speech situation.

Explanation

The origin of a deictic coordinate system, usually the here, now, and I of the speech situation. It reveals the standpoint from which space, time, and persons are organised.

Example

Here denotes the speaker's location.

Counterexample

Merely mentioning “Deictic origo” without the described function is not a sufficient example.

Distinction

Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.

Effect on thought and perception

It reveals the standpoint from which space, time, and persons are organised.

Resonance

In the atlas, Deictic origo forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.

Etymology

Technical core term; individual etymological review pending

Provenance

Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Deictic origo“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-039. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-039

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