predicating Meaning & Definition
ˈpre-də-ˌkāt
What Does Predicating Mean?
Predicating is a verb that means affirm, declare. It can also mean preach.
Quick Facts About Predicating
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpre-də-ˌkāt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | basing, grounding and hanging |
| First known use | 1552 |
Predicating Definition (Verb)
- affirm, declare
- preach
- to assert to be a quality, attribute, or property
- to make (a term) the predicate in a proposition
- found, base
- imply
Synonyms of Predicating
Predicating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Predicating
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Predicating in a Sentence
she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
Word Forms & Grammar
pred·i·cat·ed
pred·i·cat·ing
predicate
predicated
predicates
predicating
Words That Rhyme With Predicating
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Origin of Predicating
Late Latin praedicatus, past participle of praedicare to assert, predicate logically, preach, from Latin, to proclaim, assert preach
First Known Use
circa 1552
Pronouncing Predicating
Predicating is pronounced /ˈpre-də-ˌkāt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pre).