predicates

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/ˈpɹɛdɪkəts//ˈpɹɛdɪˌkeɪts/

A form of predicate — The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.

Less commonScrabble 15

Meanings

predicates1

noun
  1. pluralplural of predicate

predicates2

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of predicate

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