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Predicate

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WordDefinition
proclaimverbTo announce or declare.
connoteverb(transitive) To signify beyond its literal or principal meaning.
predicativenoun(grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which complements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.
verb phrasenoun(grammar) A phrase that functions syntactically as a verb, consisting of a main verb and any auxiliaries.

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attributivenoun(grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.
prenominalnoun(grammar) That is placed before a noun

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WordDefinition
verb phrasenoun(grammar) A phrase that functions syntactically as a verb, consisting of a main verb and any auxiliaries.
connoteverb(transitive) To signify beyond its literal or principal meaning.
proclaimverbTo announce or declare.
determinativenoun(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
definingServing to define or distinguish.
deterministic(computing, of an algorithm) For a given particular input, always producing the same output through the same sequence of states.
concomitantnounSomething happening or existing at the same time.
determinantnounA determining factor; an element that determines the nature of something.
instrumentalnoun(music) A composition written or performed without lyrics or singing, using a lead instrument to replace vocals.
originalnounAn object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
crucialEssential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
primarynoun(political science) A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party, or the first round of a two-round election.
principalnoun(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
mainnoun(not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
authenticOf the same origin as claimed; genuine.
decisiveHaving the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
predominantnoun(music) A subdominant.
originnounThe beginning of something.
leadingnounAn act by which one is led or guided.
majornoun(education, Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

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