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
constative
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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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