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constative
[ kuhn-stey-tiv ]
/ kənˈsteɪ tɪv /
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adjective
(of an utterance) describing a state of affairs; making a statement that can be said to be true or false.Compare performative (def. 1).
noun
a constative utterance.Compare performative (def. 4).
QUIZ
QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"
"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."
Question 1 of 7
IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?
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