illocutionary

adjective

il·​lo·​cu·​tion·​ary ˌi-lə-ˈkyü-shə-ˌner-ē 

ˌi(l)-lō-

: relating to or being the communicative effect (such as commanding or requesting) of an utterance

"There's a snake under you" may have the illocutionary force of a warning

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + locution

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for illocutionary

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