Definition of PERLOCUTION

perlocution

Meanings

Plural: perlocutions

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From per- + locution.

Scrabble Score: 15

perlocution is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
perlocution is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
perlocution is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

perlocution is a valid Words With Friends word