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Constative
Definition: A constative is a type of statement that is either true or false and describes the state of affairs.
Examples:
- Noun: In philosophy, a constative is a type of sentence used to convey factual information. For example: "The sun rises in the east."
- Adjective: A constative statement is often contrasted with an performative statement, which is not evaluated for truth but is instead aimed at accomplishing an action. Example: "She claimed that the earth is flat" (constative) vs. "I declare this meeting open" (performative).
- Related Verb: To constate means to make a factual statement or assert something as true. Example: "After analyzing the evidence, he constated that the defendant was guilty."
- Related Adverb: Constatively, in a manner related to making factual statements, is the adverb form of constative. Example: "She consistently and constatively asserted her innocence."
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