Linguistic Performance (Noun)
Meaning
(linguistics) a speaker's actual use of language in real situations; what the speaker actually says, including grammatical errors and other non-linguistic features such as hesitations and other disfluencies (contrasted with linguistic competence).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- A speaker's linguistic performance can be influenced by various factors such as their cultural background and social status.
- The researcher analyzed the linguistic performance of the non-native English speakers to identify common patterns of language acquisition.
- In real-life conversations, linguistic performance is crucial in determining the effectiveness of communication among individuals.
- The contrast between linguistic competence and linguistic performance highlights the difference between what speakers know and what they actually do.
- Examining the linguistic performance of children with language disorders can help speech therapists develop more targeted treatment plans.