constative

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnstətɪv, kənˈsteɪtɪv/
Linguistics

adjective

  • denoting a speech act or sentence that is a statement declaring something to be the case: a constative sentenceOften contrasted with performative.

noun

  • a constative speech act or sentence: constatives present a true or false account of the facts of the case

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin constat- 'established' (from the verb constare) + -ive