Pragmatics is a subfield of linguistics that studies how context influences the interpretation of language. It focuses on the study of language in use, rather than the formal structure of language itself. Pragmatic research examines how speakers use language to communicate effectively in various social situations, taking into account factors such as context, speaker intentions, and social norms. Key concepts in pragmatics include speech acts, implicature, and conversational implicature. This field is highly interdisciplinary and draws on insights from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and anthropology.