illocutionary
/ˌɪləˈkjuːʃəneri/
the intended action performed by an utterance (requesting, promising)
“The illocutionary force of 'I promise' is making a commitment.”
Origin: Latin in- + locutio (speaking); from J.L. Austin
/ˌɪləˈkjuːʃəneri/
the intended action performed by an utterance (requesting, promising)
“The illocutionary force of 'I promise' is making a commitment.”
Origin: Latin in- + locutio (speaking); from J.L. Austin