CONSTATIVE
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Constative.
Constative - as a noun
An utterance relaying information and likely to be regarded as true or false.
Constative - as an adjective
Pertaining to an utterance relaying information and likely to be regarded as true or false.
Example: "Statements are constative utterances."
Example Sentences
"In the sentence 'The cat is on the mat,' the verb 'is' is constative."
"The statement 'I am hungry' is a constative sentence."
"A constative utterance is one that describes a state of affairs."
"The sentence 'She is a doctor' is a constative sentence."
"In philosophy of language, constative is the opposite of performative."
Word Game Points
Is CONSTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, constative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONSTATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONSTATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, constative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONSTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CONSTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, constative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONSTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
