illocutionary
/ˌɪləˈkjuːʃəneri/
the intended action performed by an utterance (requesting, promising)
illocutionary in a sentence
“The illocutionary force of 'I promise' is making a commitment.”
Origin of illocutionary
Latin in- + locutio (speaking); from J.L. Austin
Related Words
perlocutionary
the effect an utterance has on the listener
implicature
what is suggested but not explicitly stated
speech act
an utterance that performs an action (promising, apologizing, ordering)
common ground
shared knowledge, beliefs, and assumptions between communicators
turn-taking
the system by which speakers alternate in conversation
maxim of quantity
provide as much information as needed, but not more