Pronunciation: [pɹɪdˈɪkətˌɪvli] (IPA) 
The word "predicatively" is a word used in grammar to describe an adverb, adjective or phrase that is used to modify or describe a verb. It is spelled /prɪˈdɪkətɪvli/, which breaks down as follows - "pr" pronounced as "p" and "r" sound, "ɪ" as in "kit", "d" as in "dog", "ɪ" as in "kitten", "k" as in "cat", "ə" as in "comma", "t" as in "tea", "ɪ" as in "kitten", "v" as in "vest" and "li" as in "lee".
Predicatively is an adverb used to describe the function or position of words or phrases that are used to express an attribute or action attributed to a subject within a sentence structure. It refers to the manner in which these words or phrases are employed within a sentence to provide additional information or clarification about the subject.
In grammar, predicatively often refers to the use of words such as adjectives or participles, or even entire phrases or clauses, that serve to describe or modify a subject in a sentence. Unlike adverbs, which modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, predicatively placed words or phrases provide additional characteristics or information about the subject itself.
For example, in the sentence "The apple is red," the word "red" is used predicatively to describe the apple. Similarly, in the sentence "She felt exhausted," the word "exhausted" is predicatively placed to modify the subject "she" and describe her state. The use of predicatively positioned words or phrases allows for a more nuanced and detailed description of the subject within a sentence.
In summary, predicatively is an adverb that refers to the function of words or phrases employed to provide additional descriptions or actions attributed to a subject within a sentence structure.
The word "predicatively" is derived from the base word "predicate", which comes from the Latin word "praedicātus", the past participle of "praedicāre". In Latin, "praedicāre" means "to proclaim" or "to make known". The English word "predicate" first appeared in the late 16th century, referring to the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject. The suffix "-ively" is added to form the adverb "predicatively", indicating that something is done in a predictive manner or in relation to a predicate.
