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Meaning of perlocution | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
pɜləʊˈkjuʃən

Definitions

The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.

Equivalents

Deutsch Perlokution
Español perlocución
Nederlands perlocutie

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

perlodid perloffite perloir Perlow Perlstein perlucin

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