Performative

Pronunciation: /pərˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Performative (adjective)

  1. done to show others rather than for real effect or meaning.
  2. describing words that do something, like making a promise or an order.

Examples

  • The performative art piece engaged the audience actively.
  • Performative gestures can enhance the impact of a presentation.

Common collocations: performative art, performative gesture, performative action, performative statement, performative act

Synonyms of Performative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Performative

  • when contrasting with statements that describe rather than perform