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predicate

/ˈprɛdɪkət/ noun · British & US
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What does predicate mean?

noun

A statement or clause that contains a verb and expresses a fact or proposition, typically forming the main part of a sentence. In logic, a statement that is either true or false.

Example

"The predicate of the sentence 'The dog is barking' is 'is barking'."

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