phatic speech

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Noun phatic speech has 1 sense

phatic speech, phatic communication - conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information
--₁ is a kind of conversation

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Phatic Speech

Definition: Phatic speech refers to conversational expressions primarily aimed at establishing or maintaining social contact rather than conveying any specific information.

Examples of Usage:

As a form of phatic speech, common greetings like "How are you?" or "Nice weather, isn't it?" contribute to the social bond between individuals.
In certain cultures, exchanging pleasantries before getting into the main topic of discussion is considered an essential part of phatic speech.

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