predicate
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/ˈpredɪkət/
🇬🇧
/ˈpredɪkət/
noun
R
The part of a sentence that includes the verb and any additional information about what the subject is doing or being.
In the sentence 'John went home', 'went home' is the predicate.
verb
R
To form the basis of something or to be the foundation for it.
Our success is predicated on hard work and dedication.
R
To assert or state as a fact.
The theory predicates that climate change is caused by human activities.
translation
The part of a sentence that includes the verb and any additional information about what the subject is doing or being.
To form the basis of something or to be the foundation for it.; To assert or state as a fact.
Word Forms
3rd Present
predicates
Past
predicated
Perfect
predicated
Progressive
predicating
Plural
predicates