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Word Frequency of locutionary

locutionary (ləˈkjuːʃənərɪ) 

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adjective

  1. (philosophy, linguistics) relating to utterance

locution (ləʊˈkjuːʃən Pronunciation for locution ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a word, phrase, or expression
  2. manner or style of speech or expression

Derived Forms

loˈcutionary adjective

Word Origin

C15: from Latin locūtiō an utterance, from loquī to speak

Example Sentences Including 'locutionary'

Austin began with a distinction between locutionary , illocutionary and perlocutionary speech acts.
Wood, David Philosophy at the Limit

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