Convectív

Convectív is a term primarily used in linguistics, particularly within the framework of systemic functional linguistics, to describe a type of clause or discourse that expresses an evaluation or opinion about a factual proposition. It is a system within the appraisal framework, which analyzes how speakers and writers express their attitudes, judgments, and degrees of certainty. Convectív clauses are characterized by their subjective nature, conveying a stance or judgment rather than simply presenting objective information.

These clauses typically involve modal verbs, adverbs of modality, or adjectival phrases that signal the speaker's or writer's perspective. For instance, phrases like "it is likely that," "he probably will," or "she is certainly going to" are common indicators of convectív. The function of convectív is to engage the reader or listener by revealing the speaker's or writer's degree of commitment to the truth of the proposition being expressed. It allows for nuance and subjectivity in communication, distinguishing it from purely factual or descriptive statements. Understanding convectív helps in analyzing the persuasive and argumentative strategies employed in various texts.