Predicative

usgb/ˈpredɪkeɪtɪv/
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.
Visual representation of "predicative" - Relates to details about the subject of a phrase, usually after a linking verb like be or seem.

Often appears as...

  • predicative adjective
  • predicative role
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Linking Verbs

Predicative often follows verbs like 'is', 'become', and 'seem', describing the subject.

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The flowers are beautiful.
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Subject Description

Predicative gives more information about the subject and its state or quality.

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The assignment is complete.
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Avoiding Errors

Do not confuse predicative with the similar-sounding 'predictive', which means 'forecasting'.

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The test results are conclusive, not predictive.
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adjectivalattributivecharacterizedescriptiveidentifymodifyqualifyspecify
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