predicate

• Substantiv, das in der Logik einen Begriff bezeichnet, der über ein Subjekt ausgesagt oder ihm abgesprochen wird, oder in der Grammatik den Teil des Satzes, der das Prädikat im engeren Sinne enthält, also das Verb mit seinen Ergänzungen.

A noun referring to a term in logic that is affirmed or denied of a subject, or a grammatical constituent of a sentence that includes the verb and its complements.

1. Grammatical predicateB2formal

   The part of a sentence or clause that contains the verb and states something about the subject.

   Prädikat

   • In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' the predicate is 'sleeps.'
   • The predicate often includes the verb and its objects or complements.
   • She identified the predicate in each sentence during the grammar lesson.

   Synonymecommentpredicator

2. Logical predicateC1formal

   In logic, the part of a proposition that is affirmed or denied about the subject.

   Logisches Prädikat

   • In the statement 'All humans are mortal,' 'are mortal' is the predicate.
   • The predicate expresses a property or relation that the subject possesses.
   • Philosophers analyze the predicate to understand the structure of arguments.

   Synonymeattributepropertyrelation

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas auf eine Tatsache, Bedingung oder ein Prinzip zu gründen oder zu stützen; in der Grammatik bezeichnet es die Aussage über das Subjekt.

A verb meaning to base or establish something on a particular fact, condition, or principle; also used in grammar to denote the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject.

1. To base or found somethingC1formal

   To assert or establish something as a quality, attribute, or property of someone or something.

   Begründen

   • The theory is predicated on the assumption that all humans are rational.
   • His argument predicates success on hard work and dedication.
   • The entire plan is predicated on the availability of funding.

   Synonymeaffirmassertbasebuilddeclarederiveestablishfoundgroundpostulatereststate

2. To affirm or declareC2formal

   To state or affirm something as an attribute or quality of the subject.

   Behaupten

   • In the sentence 'The sky is blue', 'is blue' predicates a quality of the sky.
   • The philosopher predicated existence as a property of the divine.
   • The judge predicated the defendant's guilt on the evidence presented.

   Synonymeaffirmassertaverdeclareproclaimstate

   Antonymedenydisclaimnegaterepudiate

3. To involve as a necessary conditionC2formal

   To imply or require something as a necessary condition or consequence, especially in logic.

   Bedingen

   • The conclusion predicates the truth of the premises.
   • In logic, a valid argument predicates its conclusion on the premises.
   • The theorem predicates the existence of a solution on certain conditions.

   Synonymeentailimplyinvolvenecessitatepresupposerequire