Definition

Describing a statement or expression that can be evaluated as true or false, often used in discussions about language and meaning.

Example

The teacher explained that a constative statement is one that can be verified for its truthfulness.

Conversation

Did you know that some sentences are constative and can be judged as true or false?

Yeah, like when you say, 'The sky is blue.' That's a clear statement.

Exactly! I find it interesting how language works in that way.

Me too! It makes communication so much more effective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A statement that describes a situation or expresses a fact, often used in discussions about language and communication.

Example

The teacher explained that a constative is different from a performative utterance.

Conversation

Did you know that a constative can be an assertion about something factual?

Really? I never heard that term before.

Yeah, it's interesting how language works with these types of statements.

Root Explanation

Constative → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "stare" (meaning to stand). The word refers to statements that stand together as true or false, particularly in the context of language and philosophy.

Memory Tip

Think of statements that 'stand together' as true or false — 'con-' means together, and 'stare' means to stand.

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