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predicates

/ˈpɹɛdɪkəts/ /ˈpɹɛdɪˌkeɪts/

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noun

(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states something about the subject or the object of the sentence.

Examples :

"In "The dog barked very loudly", the subject is "the dog" and the predicate is "barked very loudly"."

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noun

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.

Examples :

"A nullary predicate is a proposition."

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noun

An operator or function that returns either true or false.

Examples :

"In computer programming, predicates are often used to check if a number is even or odd, returning "true" for even numbers and "false" for odd ones. "

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verb

To announce, assert, or proclaim publicly.

Examples :

"The company president predicates that profits will double next year. "

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verb

To assume or suppose; to infer.

Examples :

"Seeing muddy footprints inside, she predicates that someone entered the house without taking off their shoes. "

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verb

(originally United States) to base (on); to assert on the grounds of.

Examples :

"The teacher predicates her decision to give extra homework on the students' poor performance on the last test. "

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verb

(grammar) To make a term (or expression) the predicate of a statement.

Examples :

"The teacher predicates the statement "All students must complete the homework" to clarify the rules. "

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verb

To assert or state as an attribute or quality of something.

Examples :

"The teacher predicates success on hard work and consistent effort. "

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