Command-and-control language

Explanation

Tightly regulated language used to coordinate action immediately in hierarchical or time-critical situations. Condenses speech into the triggering of expected movement: ambiguity is reduced while roles and responsibility become sharply visible.

Example

Stop! does not describe an action; it is meant to end one.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Imperativ; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Condenses speech into the triggering of expected movement: ambiguity is reduced while roles and responsibility become sharply visible.

Resonance

Condenses speech into the triggering of expected movement: ambiguity is reduced while roles and responsibility become sharply visible.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Command-and-control language“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP5-0005. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP5-0005

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