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performativeConcise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press: performative /pəˈfɔːmətɪv/ Linguistics & Philosophy ▶adjective denoting a statement by means of which the speaker performs a particular act (e.g. I apologize). ▶noun a performative verb, sentence, or utterance. 'performative' also found in these Oxford entries:
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