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PREDICATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Predicating.

Predicating - as a 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

Example: "`socrates is a man' predicates manhood of socrates"

One of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verb phrase

Predicating - as a verb

Make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition

Example: "The predicate `dog' is predicated of the subject `fido' in the sentence `fido is a dog'"

Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of

Example: "The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proclaim

Involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic

Example: "Solving the problem is predicated on understanding it well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connote

Example Sentences

"I am predicating my opinion on the available evidence."
"She is predicating her decision on the outcome of the meeting."
"They are predicating their strategy on market research."
"We are predicating our forecast on historical data."
"He is predicating his argument on statistical analysis."
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Word Game Points

Is PREDICATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, predicating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREDICATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PREDICATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, predicating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREDICATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PREDICATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, predicating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREDICATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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