constative

adjective

con·sta·tive | \kən-ˈstā-tiv,

ˈkän-stə-tiv

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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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