LEARNit Dictionary
performative
adjective
/pəˈfɔːmətɪv/
UK
/pərˈfɔːrmətɪv/
US
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)
کنشی
see also
constative