👉 The perform fluid, also known as the performative fluid or the performative liquid, is a concept in linguistics and discourse analysis that refers to a type of linguistic expression that does not refer to a fixed, pre-existing state but instead is used to create, enact, or modify social realities through its use. Unlike propositional statements that assert something as true, performatives are actions or utterances that bring about a change in the situation they occur in, such as promising, apologizing, or declaring. For example, saying "I promise to help you" not only conveys a commitment but also obligates the speaker and can alter the social dynamics between the speaker and the listener. This fluid nature of performatives allows them to be context-dependent, flexible, and often relies on the shared understanding and social norms of the participants.
