locutionary

lo·cu·tion·ar·y

[loh-kyoo-shuh-ner-ee]
adjective Philosophy, Linguistics.
pertaining to the act of conveying semantic content in an utterance, considered as independent of the interaction between the speaker and the listener.


Origin:
1950–55; locution + -ary

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locution (ləʊˈkjuːʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a word, phrase, or expression
2.  manner or style of speech or expression
 
[C15: from Latin locūtiō an utterance, from loquī to speak]
 
lo'cutionary
 
adj

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Locutionary is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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