performative utterances

A form of performative utterance — A sentence or other linguistic expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of performative utterance
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APA

performative utterances. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/performative%20utterances

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“performative utterances.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/performative%20utterances. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “performative utterances,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/performative%20utterances.

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