Predicative
adjective
Relates to details about the subject of a phrase, usually after a linking verb like be or seem.
In the sentence 'The sky is blue.', 'blue' is predicative.
Often appears as...
- predicative adjective
- predicative role
adjective
In grammar, a word or phrase that is used as the complement of a subject and verb is predicative.
In 'John became president.', 'president' is a predicative.
Often appears as...
- predicative nominative
- predicative proposition
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relates to details about the subject of a phrase, usually after a linking verb like be or seem.
In the sentence 'The sky is blue.', 'blue' is predicative.
Often appears as...
- predicative adjective
- predicative role
adjective
In grammar, a word or phrase that is used as the complement of a subject and verb is predicative.
In 'John became president.', 'president' is a predicative.
Often appears as...
- predicative nominative
- predicative proposition
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Linking Verbs
Predicative often follows verbs like 'is', 'become', and 'seem', describing the subject.
The flowers are beautiful.
Pro Tip 2/3Subject Description
Predicative gives more information about the subject and its state or quality.
The assignment is complete.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Errors
Do not confuse predicative with the similar-sounding 'predictive', which means 'forecasting'.
The test results are conclusive, not predictive.
Pro Tip 1/3Linking Verbs
Predicative often follows verbs like 'is', 'become', and 'seem', describing the subject.
The flowers are beautiful.
Pro Tip 2/3Subject Description
Predicative gives more information about the subject and its state or quality.
The assignment is complete.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Errors
Do not confuse predicative with the similar-sounding 'predictive', which means 'forecasting'.
The test results are conclusive, not predictive.
Pro Tip 1/3Linking Verbs
Predicative often follows verbs like 'is', 'become', and 'seem', describing the subject.
The flowers are beautiful.
Pro Tip 2/3Subject Description
Predicative gives more information about the subject and its state or quality.
The assignment is complete.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Errors
Do not confuse predicative with the similar-sounding 'predictive', which means 'forecasting'.
The test results are conclusive, not predictive.
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