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Rareperformative
The correct spelling is performative.
How to pronounce performative
noun
Say it like: Per-for-mat-ive
The correct spelling is performative. A performative utterance. For example: "An example of a performative utterance would be "I name this boat Alfred"."
Usage Examples
“An example of a performative utterance would be "I name this boat Alfred".”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A performative utterance.
adjective
- 1.Being enacted as it is said.
- 2.Being done as a performance in order to create an impression.
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