Meaning of the word predicate in English
What does predicate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
predicate
US /ˈpred.ə.kət/
UK /ˈpred.ɪ.kət/
Noun
the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject
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In the sentence "The dog barked loudly," "barked loudly" is the predicate.
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Every complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
Verb
state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument
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The theory predicates that all matter is composed of atoms.
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His argument was predicated on a false assumption.
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