Predicate (definition)

The syntactic element that makes up one of two constituents in a sentence. The predicate contains a verb and modifies the subject, indicating the subject’s subsequent action or state of being.

See Also

Argument (definition)

External Links

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References

• Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.