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Predicative in a sentence

Predicative meaning

Modifying a noun from within a predicate.

Synonyms of Predicative

attributive

Using Predicative

  • The main meaning on this page is: Modifying a noun from within a predicate.
  • Useful related words include: attributive.
  • In the example corpus, predicative often appears in combinations such as: predicative adjectives, predicative expression.

Context around Predicative

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 7 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

non 1× preferring 1× usually 1× dative 1×

Often after:

adjectives 2× expression 2× functions 1× function 1× nouns 1× adjective 1× sense 1× comparative 1×

Sentence patterns with Predicative

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a predicative adjective does 1× accusative dative predicative comparative and 1× and even predicative nouns unless 1× and non predicative functions and 1× and the predicative expression in 1× are not predicative a beautiful 1× attributive and predicative adjectives agree 1× distinguish between predicative and non 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a predicative adjective 1× both attributive and 1× certain adjectives are 1× colloquial khmer is 1× examples are given 1× in these cases 1×

Common sentence endings:

a primitive notion 1× apples are red 1× are my friends 1× as a copula 1× is not car 1× more complex sentences 1×

Words around Predicative

Just before it in the word index:

predications 4 predication 11 predicating 4 predicates 60 predicated 129 predicate 149

Just after it in the word index:

predict 2.303 predictability 102 predictable 705 predictably 208 predicted 2.287 predictim 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aab 13 aamer 13 aave 13 abdelmadjid 13 abdulkarim 13 abdulsalami 13

Corpus analysis for Predicative

  • In this selection, "predicative" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, non, preferring, usually, adjectives, expression and functions stand out and add context to how "predicative" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a predicative adjective does and accusative dative predicative comparative and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "predicative" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with predicative

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Both attributive and predicative adjectives agree with the noun. (9 words)

Examples are given below (with the copula in bold and the predicative expression in italics): ::Mary and John are my friends. (21 words)

However, when the adjective is used in a predicative sense, it must agree with the noun: az almák pirosak ‘the apples are red’. (23 words)

Longer example sentences

This is can be confusing because current mathematical practice does not distinguish between predicative and non-predicative functions, and in any case PM never defines exactly what a "predicative function" actually is: this is taken as a primitive notion. (39 words)

A predicative adjective does not take the accusative case suffix even when the noun it modifies does: :mi farbis la pordon ruĝan (I painted the red door) :mi farbis la pordon ruĝa (I painted the door red). (37 words)

The subjective case form of pronouns is used when pronouns occur as grammatical subject of a sentence, and oblique forms are used for all non-subjective occurrences including accusative, dative, predicative, comparative and other types of constructions. (37 words)

Example sentences (10)

This is can be confusing because current mathematical practice does not distinguish between predicative and non-predicative functions, and in any case PM never defines exactly what a "predicative function" actually is: this is taken as a primitive notion.

Colloquial Khmer is a zero copula language, instead preferring predicative adjectives (and even predicative nouns) unless using a copula for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity in more complex sentences.

A predicative adjective does not take the accusative case suffix even when the noun it modifies does: :mi farbis la pordon ruĝan (I painted the red door) :mi farbis la pordon ruĝa (I painted the door red).

Both attributive and predicative adjectives agree with the noun.

Certain adjectives are restricted to one or other use; for example, drunken is attributive (a drunken sailor), while drunk is usually predicative (the sailor was drunk).

Examples are given below (with the copula in bold and the predicative expression in italics): ::Mary and John are my friends.

However, when the adjective is used in a predicative sense, it must agree with the noun: az almák pirosak ‘the apples are red’.

In these cases the verb itself expresses a predicate (that of existence ), rather than linking to a predicative expression as it does when used as a copula.

The subjective case form of pronouns is used when pronouns occur as grammatical subject of a sentence, and oblique forms are used for all non-subjective occurrences including accusative, dative, predicative, comparative and other types of constructions.

Unlike adjectives, nouns acting as modifiers (called attributive nouns or noun adjuncts ) usually are not predicative; a beautiful park is beautiful, but a car park is not "car".

Common combinations with predicative

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "predicative" in a sentence?
An example: "This is can be confusing because current mathematical practice does not distinguish between predicative and non-predicative functions, and in any case PM never defines exactly what a "predicative function" actually is: this is taken as a primitive notion." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "predicative" from authentic English texts.
What does "predicative" mean?
Predicative means: Modifying a noun from within a predicate.
What are synonyms of "predicative"?
Common synonyms of "predicative" include: attributive.
How many example sentences with "predicative" are there?
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