predicative

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /prɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ or /ˈprɛdəˌkeɪtɪv/ or /ˈprɛdəkətɪv/

Adjective[change]

Positive
predicative

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. (grammar) The predicative use is the use of an adjective or other expression as predicative complement or predicative adjunct.
    The clause I am hot illustrates the predicative use of the adjective hot.

Related words[change]