👉 In linguistics, "prelaticalness" refers to a linguistic phenomenon where a speaker uses words or phrases that are not intended for use in their native language but instead indicate something beyond what is typically understood or expected. This could range from cultural references or idiomatic expressions to slang or colloquialisms. For example, if someone says "I'm sorry," they may be indicating that the person has made a mistake and apologizes for it, even though they are not using this word in