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Pragmatics

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Pragmatics studies how context and speaker intent shape meaning beyond literal wording.

Definition

Pragmatics studies how context and speaker intent shape meaning beyond literal wording.

Plain English explanation

Why “Can you open the window?” can mean a request, not a yes/no ability question.

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