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predicated

pred·i·cate
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [verb pred-i-keyt; adjective, noun pred-i-kit]
    • /verb ˈprɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective, noun ˈprɛd ɪ kɪt/
    • /ˈpred.ɪ.kət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb pred-i-keyt; adjective, noun pred-i-kit]
    • /verb ˈprɛd ɪˌkeɪt; adjective, noun ˈprɛd ɪ kɪt/

Definitions of predicated word

  • verb with object predicated to proclaim; declare; affirm; assert. 1
  • verb with object predicated Logic. to affirm or assert (something) of the subject of a proposition. to make (a term) the predicate of such a proposition. 1
  • verb with object predicated to connote; imply: His retraction predicates a change of attitude. 1
  • verb with object predicated to found or derive (a statement, action, etc.); base (usually followed by on): He predicated his behavior on his faith in humanity. 1
  • verb without object predicated to make an affirmation or assertion. 1
  • abbreviation PREDICATED predicated. 1

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Origin of predicated

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; (noun) late Middle English (< Middle French predicat) < Medieval Latin praedicātum, noun use of neuter of Latin praedicātus, past participle of praedicāre to declare publicly, assert, equivalent to prae- pre- + dicā(re) to show, indicate, make known + -tus past participle suffix; (v. and adj.) < Latin praedicātus; cf. preach

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Parts of speech for Predicated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

predicated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

predicated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for predicated

verb predicated

  • cosigned — Simple past tense and past participle of cosign.
  • disambiguated — Simple past tense and past participle of disambiguate.
  • individuated — Simple past tense and past participle of individuate.

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