Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pur-luh-kyoo-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˌpɜr ləˈkyu ʃəˌnɛr i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pur-luh-kyoo-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˌpɜr ləˈkyu ʃəˌnɛr i/
Definition of perlocutionary word
- adjective perlocutionary (of a speech act) producing an effect upon the listener, as in persuading, frightening, amusing, or causing the listener to act. 1
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Origin of perlocutionary
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; per- + locution + -ary
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Parts of speech for Perlocutionary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perlocutionary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
perlocutionary usage trend in Literature
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