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constative

adjective con·sta·tive \ kən-ˈstā-tiv , ˈkän-stə-tiv \

Definition of constative

1 : of, relating to, or being a verbal form that expresses past completed action — compare performative
2 : being or relating to an utterance (such as an assertion, question, or command) that is capable of being judged true or false
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constative

noun

Origin and Etymology of constative

constate to assert positively, from French constater, from Latin constat it is certain, 3rd singular present indicative of constare

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