Explanation
An interactive process through which conversation participants indicate and verify that something is sufficiently understood by all. Understanding is not an internal final state, but is jointly stabilized through feedback.
Example
A nod or a brief “right” can confirm that an explanation has been understood.
Counterexample
Mere silence does not guarantee successful grounding.
Distinction
Defining Common Ground: Mere silence does not guarantee successful grounding.
Effect on thought and perception
Understanding is not an internal end state, but is jointly stabilized through feedback.
Resonance
Grounding makes a directed relationship perceptible: Understanding is not an internal end state, but is jointly stabilized through feedback.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Grounding“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-032. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-032The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.