constative
[k
uh
n-
stey
-tiv]
/kənˈsteɪ tɪv/
adjective
1.
(of an utterance) describing a state of affairs; making a statement that can be said to be true or false.
noun
2.
a constative utterance.
Compare
performative
.
Origin
1900-05;
probably <
French
constat
(
er
) to affirm, verify (apparently verbal derivative of
Latin
constat
(it) is apparent, 3rd singular present of
constāre;
cf.
constant
) +
-ive