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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PREDICATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREDICATE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PREDICATE" which means:
- noun
- • (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula
- • One of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements verb
- • Make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
- • Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
- • Involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic adjective
- • (grammar) of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause.
- • Predicated, stated.
- • Relating to or being any of a series of criminal acts upon which prosecution for racketeering may be predicated.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The subject and predicate of a sentence are major components of its structure."
- • "In the sentence "she runs", the verb "runs" functions as the predicate."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Apr 2012 | Across 13 | |
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