pragmatics

Meanings

Noun

• the study of language use
• an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
• plural of pragmatic
• The study of the use of language, especially meaning, in a social context; it includes extratextual aspects of language including exophoric reference, phatic utterances, and nonverbal channels.

Synonyms

pragmatic, pragmatic sanction

Related Words

pragmatician