constative

[ kuhn-stey-tiv ]

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).

Origin of constative

1900–05; probably <French constat(er) to affirm, verify (apparently verbal derivative of Latin constat (it) is apparent, 3rd singular present of constāre;cf. constant) + -ive

Words Nearby constative

constantly
constant of integration
constant region
constant-velocity joint
constatation
constative
constellate
constellation
conster
consternate
consternation

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