metaspecific
Metaspecific is a term used in linguistics and philosophy of language to describe a level of meaning or reference that goes beyond the literal, specific content of an utterance. It refers to the broader contextual, social, or intentional aspects that influence how a statement is understood. For example, the metaspecific meaning of a sarcastic remark is not its literal content but the speaker's ironic intent to convey the opposite.
This concept is particularly relevant in understanding indirect speech acts, where the intended meaning differs from
Metaspecific understanding also encompasses the speaker's attitude, the relationship between interlocutors, and the broader social or