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Predicate

/ˈpɹɛdɪkət/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Predicate"

noun

1
(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states something about the subject or the object of the sentence.
"In "The dog barked very loudly", the subject is "the dog" and the predicate is "barked very loudly"."
2
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.
"A nullary predicate is a proposition."
3
An operator or function that returns either true or false.

adjective

1
(grammar) Of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause.
2
Predicated, stated.
3
Relating to or being any of a series of criminal acts upon which prosecution for racketeering may be predicated.

🔄 Synonyms of "Predicate"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
proclaimverb	To 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.

↔️ Antonyms of "Predicate"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
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

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Predicate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
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.
proclaimverb	To 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.
defining	Serving 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.
concomitantnoun	Something happening or existing at the same time.
determinantnoun	A 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.
originalnoun	An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
crucial	Essential 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.
authentic	Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
decisive	Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
predominantnoun	(music) A subdominant.
originnoun	The beginning of something.
leadingnoun	An 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.