What is a field distinction?

Definition
	A field distinction is a type of place deixis that expresses an opposition between locations in visual range and those not in visual range.

Kinds
	Here are some kinds of field distinctions:
	What is an infield distinction? What is an out-of-field distinction?

Source
	Denny 1978 73

Concept module: field distinction
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): F
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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