predicates Synonyms & Antonyms
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Predicates as a Noun
plural of predicate
(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".
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.
An operator or function that returns either true or false.
Predicates as a Verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of predicate
To announce, assert, or proclaim publicly.
To assume or suppose; to infer.
(originally United States) to base (on); to assert on the grounds of.
(grammar) To make a term (or expression) the predicate of a statement.
To assert or state as an attribute or quality of something.
Predicates in a Sentence
In "The dog barked very loudly", the subject is "the dog" and the predicate is "barked very loudly".
A nullary predicate is a proposition.
Word Forms & Grammar
predicates
Words That Rhyme With Predicates
Origin of Predicates
Origin 1: See predicate (noun):
Origin 2: See predicate (verb):
Quick Facts About Predicates
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɛdɪkəts/ |
| Meaning | plural of predicate |