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Definition of performative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

performative

adjective
 
/pəˈfɔːmətɪv/
 
/pərˈfɔːrmətɪv/
(grammar)
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  1. when somebody uses a performative word or expression, for example ‘I promise’ or ‘I apologize’, they are also doing the action indicated by the word or expression (promising or apologizing) see also constative
See performative in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
aspiration
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