Sentences

factive in a sentence

a.

Definition

Factive (adjective): relating to verbs or expressions that presuppose the truth of the information they convey.

Sample Sentences

  1. The factive nature of her statements made it clear that she was not just speculating.
  2. In linguistics, factive verbs like "know" and "realize" imply the truth of their complement clauses.
  3. His acknowledgment of the mistake was a factive response that left no room for doubt.
  4. The factive construction in the sentence reveals underlying assumptions about the situation.
  5. Understanding factive expressions is crucial for grasping the speaker's intended meaning.

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