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pragmatics

/ˈpræɡmætɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does pragmatics mean?

noun

The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of how language is used in communication, including the relationship between language and context, and the ways in which language is used to convey meaning and achieve social and cultural goals.

Example

"The study of pragmatics is essential for understanding how language is used in everyday conversations and how it can be used to negotiate meaning and achieve social and cultural goals."

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