Definition of predicate in English:

predicate

noun ˈprɛdɪkətˈprɛdəkət

1Grammar
The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g. went home in John went home).
〔语法〕谓语（如John went home 中的 went home）
Example sentencesExamples
- By dropping subjects, predicates, and/or prepositions, Sosnora often reduces sentences to fragments or even to phrases.
- You don't need to worry about sentences with predicates and subjects.
- For example, a descriptive word before a noun is an adjective; if it follows the noun it becomes a predicate.
- This is the subject, and the predicate has the form is + noun phrase.
- Last time, on our first grammar day, we learned about subjects and predicates.
- Please remember to answer in complete subject / predicate sentences to demonstrate your communicative skills.
2Logic
Something which is affirmed or denied concerning an argument of a proposition.
〔逻〕谓项
Example sentencesExamples
- As I mentioned, the basic propositions are predicates applied to single individuals.
- The theory that existence is not a predicate implies, however, that all existential propositions are synthetic.
- In ‘On Interpretation’ Aristotle argues that a single assertion must always either affirm or deny a single predicate of a single subject.
- Both Kant and Russell for example are interested in the logical issue of whether existence is a predicate.
- In stating that the entity possesses the attribute, we use a predicate with a single argument.

verb ˈprɛdɪkeɪtˈprɛdəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Grammar Logic
State, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition.
〔语法，逻〕意味，暗示；就命题主项（或句子主语）阐述
a word which predicates something about its subject
表示主语含义的一个词。
aggression is predicated of those who act aggressively
侵略是对有侵略性行为者的表述。
Example sentencesExamples
- Anything we please can be made to serve as a logical predicate; the subject can even be predicated of itself; for logic abstracts from all content.
- So Scotus claims that pure perfection can be predicated of God.
- All such propositions must involve reference to some individual and predicating some property of that individual.
- It must simply be that the quantity may be truly predicated of the object.
- What can be predicated of a kind differs absolutely from what can be predicated of an individual.
1. 1.1 Declare or affirm (something) as true or existing; postulate or assert.
  the Pleistocene colonization of Tasmania has long been predicated
  Example sentencesExamples
  The 1918 concession was clearly predicated on there being sufficient Catholic children to fill school rolls.
  It is true that the Court in the Chemial case predicates its acceptance of the Italian policy on the basis that it does not result in any discrimination, whether direct or indirect.
  It's true that many modern philosophies predicate humanness on the ability to reason.
  Yet the rejection of elemental decencies and self-respect on which their society is predicated amounts to a collapse of civilisation.
  Every succeeding question was predicated in the assumption that you had answered ‘yes’ to the first question.
  Synonyms
  postulate, put forward, advance, propound, submit, hypothesize, take as a hypothesis, set forth, propose, pose, assert
2predicate something on/uponFound or base something on.
the theory of structure on which later chemistry was predicated
后来的化学赖以立基的结构理论。
Example sentencesExamples
- Consider, for example, the scope of the authority Mary believes the love-charm affords her and what, in the end, that authority is predicated upon.
- One just can't help feeling, however, that the entire base he has predicated his argument on is flawed.
- Part of our freedom is predicated on the right to act as economic agents.
- It is, however, important to note at the outset that the whole argument is predicated on two assumptions.
- Second, social movements are predicated on, and derive their legitimacy from, mass mobilization and popular support.
Synonyms
base, be dependent, found, establish, rest, build, ground, premise

Derivatives

predication

noun ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌprɛdəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

It is true that purely mathematical discourse has no use for tensed predications, but reference to numbers can occur in other kinds of discourse than the purely mathematical.
Example sentencesExamples
- Among predications, Aristotle distinguished between essential and accidental, with ‘Socrates is a man’ being an example of the first and ‘Socrates is pale’ an example of the second.
- According to this refined view, a predication is made not by combining two ideas or presentations, but by combining two judgements.
- Phillips's syntax does the same thing, deferring predication so that we will be drawn to the end of the poem.

Origin

Late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin praedicatum 'something declared', neuter of praedicatus 'declared, proclaimed', past participle of the verb praedicare, from prae 'beforehand' + dicare 'make known'.

Rhymes

dedicate, medicate

Definition of predicate in US English:

predicate

nounˈpredəkətˈprɛdəkət

Grammar

1The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g., went home in John went home)
〔语法〕谓语（如John went home 中的 went home）
as modifier predicate adjective
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, a descriptive word before a noun is an adjective; if it follows the noun it becomes a predicate.
- Last time, on our first grammar day, we learned about subjects and predicates.
- You don't need to worry about sentences with predicates and subjects.
- Please remember to answer in complete subject / predicate sentences to demonstrate your communicative skills.
- This is the subject, and the predicate has the form is + noun phrase.
- By dropping subjects, predicates, and/or prepositions, Sosnora often reduces sentences to fragments or even to phrases.
1. 1.1Logic Something that is affirmed or denied concerning an argument of a proposition.
  〔逻〕谓项
  Example sentencesExamples
  As I mentioned, the basic propositions are predicates applied to single individuals.
  Both Kant and Russell for example are interested in the logical issue of whether existence is a predicate.
  The theory that existence is not a predicate implies, however, that all existential propositions are synthetic.
  In ‘On Interpretation’ Aristotle argues that a single assertion must always either affirm or deny a single predicate of a single subject.
  In stating that the entity possesses the attribute, we use a predicate with a single argument.

verbˈpredəˌkātˈprɛdəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Logic Grammar
State, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition.
〔语法，逻〕意味，暗示；就命题主项（或句子主语）阐述
a word that predicates something about its subject
表示主语含义的一个词。
aggression is predicated of those who act aggressively
侵略是对有侵略性行为者的表述。
Example sentencesExamples
- What can be predicated of a kind differs absolutely from what can be predicated of an individual.
- Anything we please can be made to serve as a logical predicate; the subject can even be predicated of itself; for logic abstracts from all content.
- All such propositions must involve reference to some individual and predicating some property of that individual.
- So Scotus claims that pure perfection can be predicated of God.
- It must simply be that the quantity may be truly predicated of the object.
2predicate something on/uponFound or base something on.
the theory of structure on which later chemistry was predicated
后来的化学赖以立基的结构理论。
Example sentencesExamples
- Consider, for example, the scope of the authority Mary believes the love-charm affords her and what, in the end, that authority is predicated upon.
- It is, however, important to note at the outset that the whole argument is predicated on two assumptions.
- Second, social movements are predicated on, and derive their legitimacy from, mass mobilization and popular support.
- Part of our freedom is predicated on the right to act as economic agents.
- One just can't help feeling, however, that the entire base he has predicated his argument on is flawed.
Synonyms
base, be dependent, found, establish, rest, build, ground, premise

Origin

Late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin praedicatum ‘something declared’, neuter of praedicatus ‘declared, proclaimed’, past participle of the verb praedicare, from prae ‘beforehand’ + dicare ‘make known’.

单词	predicate
释义	Definition of predicate in English: predicate noun ˈprɛdɪkətˈprɛdəkət 1Grammar The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g. went home in John went home). 〔语法〕谓语（如John went home 中的 went home） Example sentencesExamples By dropping subjects, predicates, and/or prepositions, Sosnora often reduces sentences to fragments or even to phrases. You don't need to worry about sentences with predicates and subjects. For example, a descriptive word before a noun is an adjective; if it follows the noun it becomes a predicate. This is the subject, and the predicate has the form is + noun phrase. Last time, on our first grammar day, we learned about subjects and predicates. Please remember to answer in complete subject / predicate sentences to demonstrate your communicative skills. 2Logic Something which is affirmed or denied concerning an argument of a proposition. 〔逻〕谓项 Example sentencesExamples As I mentioned, the basic propositions are predicates applied to single individuals. The theory that existence is not a predicate implies, however, that all existential propositions are synthetic. In ‘On Interpretation’ Aristotle argues that a single assertion must always either affirm or deny a single predicate of a single subject. Both Kant and Russell for example are interested in the logical issue of whether existence is a predicate. In stating that the entity possesses the attribute, we use a predicate with a single argument. verb ˈprɛdɪkeɪtˈprɛdəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Grammar Logic State, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition. 〔语法，逻〕意味，暗示；就命题主项（或句子主语）阐述 a word which predicates something about its subject 表示主语含义的一个词。 aggression is predicated of those who act aggressively 侵略是对有侵略性行为者的表述。 Example sentencesExamples Anything we please can be made to serve as a logical predicate; the subject can even be predicated of itself; for logic abstracts from all content. So Scotus claims that pure perfection can be predicated of God. All such propositions must involve reference to some individual and predicating some property of that individual. It must simply be that the quantity may be truly predicated of the object. What can be predicated of a kind differs absolutely from what can be predicated of an individual. 1.1 Declare or affirm (something) as true or existing; postulate or assert. the Pleistocene colonization of Tasmania has long been predicated Example sentencesExamples The 1918 concession was clearly predicated on there being sufficient Catholic children to fill school rolls. It is true that the Court in the Chemial case predicates its acceptance of the Italian policy on the basis that it does not result in any discrimination, whether direct or indirect. It's true that many modern philosophies predicate humanness on the ability to reason. Yet the rejection of elemental decencies and self-respect on which their society is predicated amounts to a collapse of civilisation. Every succeeding question was predicated in the assumption that you had answered ‘yes’ to the first question. Synonyms postulate, put forward, advance, propound, submit, hypothesize, take as a hypothesis, set forth, propose, pose, assert 2predicate something on/uponFound or base something on. the theory of structure on which later chemistry was predicated 后来的化学赖以立基的结构理论。 Example sentencesExamples Consider, for example, the scope of the authority Mary believes the love-charm affords her and what, in the end, that authority is predicated upon. One just can't help feeling, however, that the entire base he has predicated his argument on is flawed. Part of our freedom is predicated on the right to act as economic agents. It is, however, important to note at the outset that the whole argument is predicated on two assumptions. Second, social movements are predicated on, and derive their legitimacy from, mass mobilization and popular support. Synonyms base, be dependent, found, establish, rest, build, ground, premise Derivatives predication noun ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌprɛdəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n It is true that purely mathematical discourse has no use for tensed predications, but reference to numbers can occur in other kinds of discourse than the purely mathematical. Example sentencesExamples Among predications, Aristotle distinguished between essential and accidental, with ‘Socrates is a man’ being an example of the first and ‘Socrates is pale’ an example of the second. According to this refined view, a predication is made not by combining two ideas or presentations, but by combining two judgements. Phillips's syntax does the same thing, deferring predication so that we will be drawn to the end of the poem. Origin Late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin praedicatum 'something declared', neuter of praedicatus 'declared, proclaimed', past participle of the verb praedicare, from prae 'beforehand' + dicare 'make known'. Rhymes dedicate, medicate Definition of predicate in US English: predicate nounˈpredəkətˈprɛdəkət Grammar 1The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g., went home in John went home) 〔语法〕谓语（如John went home 中的 went home） as modifier predicate adjective Example sentencesExamples For example, a descriptive word before a noun is an adjective; if it follows the noun it becomes a predicate. Last time, on our first grammar day, we learned about subjects and predicates. You don't need to worry about sentences with predicates and subjects. Please remember to answer in complete subject / predicate sentences to demonstrate your communicative skills. This is the subject, and the predicate has the form is + noun phrase. By dropping subjects, predicates, and/or prepositions, Sosnora often reduces sentences to fragments or even to phrases. 1.1Logic Something that is affirmed or denied concerning an argument of a proposition. 〔逻〕谓项 Example sentencesExamples As I mentioned, the basic propositions are predicates applied to single individuals. Both Kant and Russell for example are interested in the logical issue of whether existence is a predicate. The theory that existence is not a predicate implies, however, that all existential propositions are synthetic. In ‘On Interpretation’ Aristotle argues that a single assertion must always either affirm or deny a single predicate of a single subject. In stating that the entity possesses the attribute, we use a predicate with a single argument. verbˈpredəˌkātˈprɛdəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Logic Grammar State, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition. 〔语法，逻〕意味，暗示；就命题主项（或句子主语）阐述 a word that predicates something about its subject 表示主语含义的一个词。 aggression is predicated of those who act aggressively 侵略是对有侵略性行为者的表述。 Example sentencesExamples What can be predicated of a kind differs absolutely from what can be predicated of an individual. Anything we please can be made to serve as a logical predicate; the subject can even be predicated of itself; for logic abstracts from all content. All such propositions must involve reference to some individual and predicating some property of that individual. So Scotus claims that pure perfection can be predicated of God. It must simply be that the quantity may be truly predicated of the object. 2predicate something on/uponFound or base something on. the theory of structure on which later chemistry was predicated 后来的化学赖以立基的结构理论。 Example sentencesExamples Consider, for example, the scope of the authority Mary believes the love-charm affords her and what, in the end, that authority is predicated upon. It is, however, important to note at the outset that the whole argument is predicated on two assumptions. Second, social movements are predicated on, and derive their legitimacy from, mass mobilization and popular support. Part of our freedom is predicated on the right to act as economic agents. One just can't help feeling, however, that the entire base he has predicated his argument on is flawed. Synonyms base, be dependent, found, establish, rest, build, ground, premise Origin Late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin praedicatum ‘something declared’, neuter of praedicatus ‘declared, proclaimed’, past participle of the verb praedicare, from prae ‘beforehand’ + dicare ‘make known’.
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