perlocution Meaning & Definition
/pɜləʊˈkjuʃən/
What Does Perlocution Mean?
Perlocution is used as a noun meaning The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.
Perlocution: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɜləʊˈkjuʃən/ |
| Plural | perlocutions |
Perlocution Definition (Noun)
- The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.
Synonyms of Perlocution
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Perlocution synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
perlocution (plural perlocutions)
Origin of Perlocution
From per- + locution.