PREDICATE
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
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Predicate.
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Predicate - as a noun
(logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula
Example: "`socrates is a man' predicates manhood of socrates"
One of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verb phrasePredicate - as a verb
Make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
Example: "The predicate `dog' is predicated of the subject `fido' in the sentence `fido is a dog'"
Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
Example: "The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be president"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proclaim14Involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic
Example: "Solving the problem is predicated on understanding it well"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connote9Predicate - as an adjective
(grammar) of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause.
Predicated, stated.
Relating to or being any of a series of criminal acts upon which prosecution for racketeering may be predicated.
Example Sentences
"The subject and predicate of a sentence are major components of its structure."
"In the sentence "She runs", the verb "runs" functions as the predicate."
"The predicate in the sentence "They are studying for the exam" is "are studying for the exam"."
"A complete predicate consists of the main verb and all its modifiers."
"The simple predicate in the sentence "He slept peacefully" is "slept"."
Word Game Points
Is PREDICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, predicate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREDICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PREDICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, predicate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREDICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PREDICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, predicate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREDICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
