created on Feb. 5, 2013, 9:09 p.m. by Hevok & updated on Feb. 5, 2013, 9:09 p.m. by Hevok
Pragmatics is the study of applying language in different situations.
Pragmatics (greek pragma = Action) reflects the intention by which the language is used to communicate a message.
In linguistics pragmatics denotes the study of applying language in different situations. It also denotes the intended purpose of the speaker. Pragmatics studies the ways in which Context contributes to meaning.
In the end it also tells how the Semantics is manifested in a way. Context and Pragmatics determine the Semantics.
Every act of communication follows or pursues a certain purpose with this acting of communication, that is Pragmatics.
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