> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://glossary.ecsa.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://glossary.ecsa.io/performative.md).

# Performative

Performative declares something into existence. It creates what it refers to in the very utterance. It does things by saying it. It is based on the ability of language to talk about anything, including itself.