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"Phatic" probably comes from Greek "phaton" (spoken). Phatic expressions are ones that do not convey information but are purely social (Hi! Nice day, isn't it?
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"Phatic" probably comes from Greek "phaton" (spoken). Phatic expressions are ones that do not convey information but are purely social (Hi! Nice day, isn't it? etc).
"Emphatic" comes from Greek "emphainein" (exhibit, show)
"Emphatic" comes from Greek "emphainein" (exhibit, show)
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