Performative Per·Forma·Tive Pəˈfɔːmətɪv Pərˈfɔːrmətɪv I T66pk8i74ce7fib4mrijf1hqqygnmoyjmxfvvdrwwlk+Idwd0pvnpwq8fz3km9p4v7mypczrfsv9xrjk5do3vjxejerg8xmqhlqv7liyyiknvchxrxo/10uekbaveclxflaosvi3oadmkadia+Oxz/Xa2tvgji7fh8rgbamy2ossm1d0qg1m8gaaiseiogvqkjr0tmh+Js9girrkc9+4wkg5tqpkc8pxiz1ohdrecdfk+F9wtm0aqkrxmdpphomkuy4gvghvyp80wzlhfcca+Clfskxrr2qrwy0zzzetn1celkstxna99q+Oactpgsrmkkub6lkug8lmylq+Ds6n4zofo0ktvztttaiz+Bohkte= Adjective Grammar
The word "performative" describes words or expressions, like "I promise" or "I apologize," that not only state something but also perform an action. This is a concept from linguistics related to how language can be used to do things.
performative (adj.)
(grammar) when sb uses a performative word or expression, for example ‘I promise’ or ‘I apologize’, they are also doing sth (promising or apologizing)
Example: see also constative
per·forma·tive/pəˈfɔːmətɪv; NAmEpərˈfɔːrmətɪv/adjective( grammar 语法) when sb uses a performativeword or expression, for example ‘I promise’ or ‘I apologize’, they are also doing sth (promising or apologizing) 表述行为的（如说 I promise 或 I apologize， 同时表示许诺或道歉）☞see also