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-239-039The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.