An utterance is a spoken word, phrase, or sound that is produced by the vocal cords. It is a form of verbal communication that conveys meaning and can be used to express thoughts, feelings, or ideas.
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Google Gemini AI
May 22
Utterance refers to the act of speaking or expressing something verbally. It is the smallest unit of speech that conveys a complete thought or message.
Key Features of an Utterance:
- Verbalization: It is spoken or expressed through speech. - Completeness: It conveys a whole idea or meaning. - Structure: It has a grammatical structure, including a subject, verb, and optional objects. - Intention: It is produced with the intention of communicating something. - Context: It is influenced by the surrounding context and situation.
Examples of Utterances:
- "Hello, how are you?" - "I need a glass of water, please." - "The weather is beautiful today." - "Can you pass me the salt?" - "I'm sorry for being late."
Utterances can be:
- Declarative: States a fact or opinion (e.g., "The sky is blue.") - Interrogative: Asks a question (e.g., "What is your name?") - Imperative: Gives a command or instruction (e.g., "Close the door.") - Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotions (e.g., "Wow!")
Utterances are fundamental to human communication and allow us to convey ideas, emotions, and information effectively.