PREDICATIVE
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Predicative.
Predicative - as an adjective
Of adjectives; relating to or occurring within the predicate of a sentence
Example: "`red' is a predicative adjective in `the apple is red'"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Predicative - as a noun
(grammar) an element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb. predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.
(grammar) in some languages, a special part of speech used as a predicate and denoting a state of being.
Example Sentences
"She made a predicative statement about the outcome of the match."
"The adjective in the predicative position describes the subject of the sentence."
"The predicative verb completed the sentence."
"The predicative phrase added more information to the noun."
"He used a predicative adjective to describe the painting."
Word Game Points
Is PREDICATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, predicative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREDICATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is PREDICATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, predicative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREDICATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is PREDICATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, predicative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREDICATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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