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Rarephatic
The correct spelling is phatic.
How to pronounce phatic
adjective
IPA: /ˈfætɪk/
Say it like: Fat-ic
The correct spelling is phatic. Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship, e.g., polite mood, rather than meaning; for example, "How are you?" is often not a literal question but is sa…
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Definition
adjective
- 1.Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship, e.g., polite mood, rather than meaning; for example, "How are you?" is often not a literal question but is said only as a greeting. (Similarly, a response such as "Fine" is often not an accurate answer, but merely an acknowledgement of the greeting.)
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