Pragmatic communication is the use and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal signals to convey and understand meaning in relation to the social and situational context. It involves recognizing communicative intentions, interpreting implied meanings, using language appropriately, and adapting messages to the participants, purpose, and circumstances of an interaction [1][2][3]. Relevant features include turn-taking, conversational management, topic maintenance, speech acts, politeness, and the interpretation of indirect or context-dependent expressions [2][4]. Pragmatic communication therefore extends beyond the literal meaning of words to encompass how meaning is negotiated and understood through interaction. It is important in interpersonal relationships, social participation, and the development of communicative competence.
- pragmatic communication
- pragmatics
- social communication
- communicative intent
- contextual meaning
- pragmatic competence
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