单词 | performative |
释义 | performativeadjective per·for·ma·tive pər-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv pə- 1 : being or relating to an expression that serves to effect a transaction or that constitutes the performance of the specified act by virtue of its utterance a performative verb such as promise compare constative 2 : relating to or marked by public, often artistic performance … comes across as funny, sharp and unfiltered, with a broad performative streak. The secret … behind a magic trick is normally quite simple, but it's the magician's performative flair and masterly execution that makes it come to life. For me, this changed the atmosphere of the night from performative to meditative, from a concert to a private memorial service. 3 disapproving : made or done for show (as to bolster one's own image or make a positive impression on others) But when expressing outrage is as easy as posting a hashtag, a meme, or an empty black square, there's a question of whether that outrage is genuine or performative. … a large part of the discussion surrounding the movement's focus is on actually doing the work, rather than just keeping it a performative symbol of allyship. Without black executives, anti-racism signaling is merely performative. performative noun |
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