perlocution Synonyms & Antonyms
/pɜləʊˈkjuʃən/
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Perlocution as a Noun
1
The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.
Word Forms & Grammar
perlocution (plural perlocutions)
Origin of Perlocution
From per- + locution.
Perlocution: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɜləʊˈkjuʃən/ |
| Meaning | The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses |
| Plural | perlocutions |