Illocution
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɪləˈkjuːʃn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Illocution is a noun meaning (linguistics) The aim of a speaker in making an utterance as opposed to the meaning of the terms used.
Meaning
(linguistics) The aim of a speaker in making an utterance as opposed to the meaning of the terms used.
More Meanings
- (Ithkuil, linguistics) A type of speech act being made by a speaker, i.e., the purpose of the statement in terms of how the addressee is to interpret either its truth-value, or its requirements and demands upon the speaker in terms of a physical or psychological response.
Word Forms
- illocutions
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