perlocution en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɜɹləˈkjuʃən/ (US)
- /pɜləʊˈkjuʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
From per- + locution.
Meanings
- The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| perlocutions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
nl perlocutie (effect of utterance) · de Perlokution (effect of utterance) · es perlocución (effect of utterance)