predicate (logic); predicate (grammar)
Meanings
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predicate (in mathematical logic, a word expressing a property of an individual or a relation between two or more individuals)
technicalTechnical term used in mathematical logic, formal semantics, and philosophy. In formulas like P(x) or R(x,y), P and R are predicates.
In predicate logic, P(x) means that x has the property P.
This is a binary predicate, expressing the relation between two individuals.
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Predicate calculus is an important component of mathematical logic.
In this formula, R is a predicate representing the greater-than relation.
noun
predicate (the main word in the predicate part of a sentence)
In grammar, refers to the head of the predicate, usually a verb or an adjective that serves as the grammatical predicate. See also 谓语.
In the sentence "He came", "came" is the predicate.
The predicate is usually served by verbs or adjectives.
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When analyzing sentence structure, first identify the subject and predicate.
In this sentence, "beautiful" serves as the predicate modifying the subject.