Translation guide
The part of a sentence that says something about the subject, typically containing a verb and stating something about the subject.
The grammatical term for the part of a sentence or clause that expresses what is said of the subject and that usually consists of a verb with or without objects, complements, or adverbial modifiers.
Standard grammatical term for 'predicate' in Japanese linguistics.
In 'He runs,' 'runs' is the predicate.
In logic, something that is affirmed or denied of the subject in a proposition.
Used in both grammar and logic; context clarifies the field.
In logic, the predicate is the part that says something about the subject.
To found or base something on a particular idea, principle, or fact.
predicated on the assumption that... · predicate an argument on evidence
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be based on' or 'to be grounded in'. Often used in the pattern 〜に基づいて.
This theory is predicated on facts.
Transitive verb meaning 'to base something on'. Less common than the intransitive form.
He predicated his argument on the data.
To state or affirm as a quality or attribute of something.
When 'predicate' means 'to base on', do not use 述語する (which is not a standard verb). Use 基づく or 基づかせる instead.
The philosopher predicates that humans are inherently good.