predicator

pred·i·ca·tor

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pred-i-key-ter]
- /ˈprɛd ɪˌkeɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pred-i-key-ter]
- /ˈprɛd ɪˌkeɪ tər/

Definitions of predicator word

noun predicator the verbal element of a clause or sentence. 1
noun predicator (in systemic grammar) the part of a sentence or clause containing the verbal group; one of the four or five major components into which clauses can be divided, the others being subject, object, adjunct, and (in some versions of the grammar) complement 0

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Origin of predicator

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75 for an earlier sense; late Middle English: preacher < Latin praedicātor publicizer; see predicate, -tor

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Parts of speech for Predicator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Predicator

predicator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

predicator usage trend in Literature

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