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per·forma·tiveBrE /pəˈfɔːmətɪv/ NAmE /pərˈfɔːrmətɪv/ adjective (grammar语法) when sb uses a performative word or expression , for example 'I promise' or 'I apologize' , they are also doing sth (promising or apologizing )表述行为的（如说 I promise 或 I apologize，同时表示许诺或道歉） ➡ see also constative |