pragmatics
/præɡˈmætɪks/
how context influences the interpretation of meaning
“Pragmatically, 'Can you pass the salt?' is a request, not a question.”
Origin: Greek pragmatikos (practical), from pragma (deed)
/præɡˈmætɪks/
how context influences the interpretation of meaning
“Pragmatically, 'Can you pass the salt?' is a request, not a question.”
Origin: Greek pragmatikos (practical), from pragma (deed)