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pragmatik
(linguistics) a branch of linguistics that deals with the sentences and the contexts in which they are used
What is "pragmatics"?
Pragmatics is the study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in language. It examines how speakers use language in real-life situations, focusing on the relationships between language, meaning, and the social context in which communication occurs. Pragmatics explores concepts such as speech acts, which are the actions performed through speaking, implicature, which refers to implied meanings, and deixis, which involves words that depend on context for their interpretation. This field helps to understand how meaning goes beyond the literal interpretation of words and how social factors shape communication.
Example
Pragmatics examines how politeness conventions vary across different cultures.
Understanding pragmatics helps interpreters navigate subtle nuances in diplomatic negotiations.
Pragmatics explains why the same words can have different meanings in different contexts.
