performativity Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P ER0 F AO1 R M AH0 T IH1 V AH0 T IY0
What Does Performativity Mean?
As a noun, performativity means The capacity of language and expressive actions to perform a type of being. It is also used to mean The quality of being performative.
Performativity: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | performatism and performativism |
| Plural | performativities |
Performativity Definition (Noun)
- The capacity of language and expressive actions to perform a type of being.
- The quality of being performative.
Synonyms of Performativity
Performativity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Performativity
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Performativity in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
performativity (countable and uncountable, plural performativities)
Origin of Performativity
From performative + -ity.
Performativity: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is performativity?
Performativity is a noun.
What is another word for performativity?
You can replace performativity with words such as performatism and performativism. See the full list of performativity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of performativity?
The plural of performativity is performativities.
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