constative

adjective

con·​sta·​tive kən-ˈstā-tiv  ˈkän-stə-tiv 

1

: of, relating to, or being a verbal form that expresses past completed action compare performative sense 1

2

: being or relating to an utterance (such as an assertion, question, or command) that is capable of being judged true or false

constative noun

Word History

Etymology

constate to assert positively, from French constater, from Latin constat it is certain, 3rd singular present indicative of constare

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1