How Do You Spell PREDICATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛdɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "predicate" is spelled with the letter "e" between the consonants "d" and "i" because it has a syllable break between these two sounds. Therefore, the IPA transcription for "predicate" is /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/. This word is commonly used in grammar as a verb or noun to refer to the part of a sentence that contains the action or state of the subject. It is important to understand the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word when communicating effectively in written and spoken language.

PREDICATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Predicate, in the field of grammar and logic, refers to a component of a sentence or proposition that expresses an assertion, statement, or claim about the subject. It provides information, affirmation, or clarification regarding what the subject is doing or what is being said about it. Essentially, a predicate completes a sentence by expanding upon the subject through a verb, adjective, or noun, helping to convey meaning and make a complete thought.

    In grammar, a predicate usually consists of a verb and any accompanying objects, complements, or modifiers, functioning together to describe or qualify the subject. It can also include verb phrases, as well as adjectives or nouns, depending on the sentence structure.

    In logic, the predicate forms part of a proposition and is used to indicate whether a statement is true or false for a particular subject. A predicate can have one or more arguments, which are entities, usually represented by nouns or noun phrases, to which the predicate is applied. These arguments help to determine the truth or falsity of the proposition.

    Overall, the predicate plays a crucial role in communication, as it contributes to the complete understanding and interpretation of a sentence or proposition by providing essential information or asserting something about the subject. It is a key element in conveying meaning and expressing thoughts effectively in both grammar and logic.

  2. • To affirm one thing of another; to affirm.
    • That which is affirmed or denied of the subject.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PREDICATE

The word "predicate" has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "praedicare", which is a combination of "prae" meaning "before" and "dicare" meaning "declare" or "proclaim". In Latin, it was used to refer to the act of publicly proclaiming or declaring something. Over time, this evolved and made its way into English grammar, where it is now used to describe the part of a sentence that makes a statement about the subject or carries additional information.

Idioms with the word PREDICATE

  • predicate sth (up)on sth The idiom "predicate something (up)on something" means to base or establish something on a particular factor or condition. It refers to the act of using something as the grounds or foundation for a statement, argument, or decision. It suggests that the mentioned factor or condition is crucial in supporting or justifying the stated action or belief.

Similar spelling words for PREDICATE

Plural form of PREDICATE is PREDICATES

Conjugate verb Predicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have predicated
you would have predicated
he/she/it would have predicated
we would have predicated
they would have predicated
I would have predicate
you would have predicate
he/she/it would have predicate
we would have predicate
they would have predicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been predicating
you would have been predicating
he/she/it would have been predicating
we would have been predicating
they would have been predicating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would predicate
you would predicate
he/she/it would predicate
we would predicate
they would predicate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be predicating
you would be predicating
he/she/it would be predicating
we would be predicating
they would be predicating

FUTURE

I will predicate
you will predicate
he/she/it will predicate
we will predicate
they will predicate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be predicating
you will be predicating
he/she/it will be predicating
we will be predicating
they will be predicating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have predicated
you will have predicated
he/she/it will have predicated
we will have predicated
they will have predicated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been predicating
you will have been predicating
he/she/it will have been predicating
we will have been predicating
they will have been predicating

IMPERATIVE

you predicate
we let´s predicate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to predicate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was predicating
you were predicating
he/she/it was predicating
we were predicating
they were predicating

PAST PARTICIPLE

predicated

PAST PERFECT

I had predicated
you had predicated
he/she/it had predicated
we had predicated
they had predicated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been predicating
you had been predicating
he/she/it had been predicating
we had been predicating
they had been predicating

PRESENT

I predicate
you predicate
he/she/it predicates
we predicate
they predicate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am predicating
you are predicating
he/she/it is predicating
we are predicating
they are predicating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

predicating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have predicated
you have predicated
he/she/it has predicated
we have predicated
they have predicated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been predicating
you have been predicating
he/she/it has been predicating
we have been predicating
they have been predicating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it predicate

SIMPLE PAST

I predicated
you predicated
he/she/it predicated
we predicated
they predicated

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