Here's why:
* Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning. It focuses on how language is used in real-world situations, considering factors like:
* The speaker's intentions
* The listener's understanding
* The social context of the interaction
* The relationship between speaker and listener
Other terms related to language use:
* Semantics: The study of meaning in language, focusing on the relationship between words and concepts.
* Syntax: The study of the rules governing the arrangement of words in sentences.
* Phonetics: The study of the sounds of language.
* Morphology: The study of the structure of words.
While these terms are all important aspects of language, pragmatics specifically addresses the dynamic and contextual nature of language use.