predicate

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɛdɪkət/
/ˈpɹɛdɪˌkeɪt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states something about the subject or the object of the sentence.

Example Sentences
  • In "The dog barked very loudly", the subject is "the dog" and the predicate is "barked very loudly".
2 Definition

A term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false depending on whether the thing referred to by the values of the statement's variables has the property signified by that (predicative) term.

Example Sentences
  • A nullary predicate is a proposition.
3 Definition

An operator or function that returns either true or false.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To announce, assert, or proclaim publicly.

2 Definition

To assume or suppose; to infer.

3 Definition

(originally United States) to base (on); to assert on the grounds of.

4 Definition

(grammar) To make a term (or expression) the predicate of a statement.

5 Definition

To assert or state as an attribute or quality of something.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) Of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause.

2 Definition

Predicated, stated.

3 Definition

Relating to or being any of a series of criminal acts upon which prosecution for racketeering may be predicated.