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.
「彼は走る」では、「走る」が述語です。
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.
論理学では、述語は主語について何かを述べる部分です。
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.
この理論は事実に基づいている。
This theory is predicated on facts.
Transitive verb meaning 'to base something on'. Less common than the intransitive form.
彼は自分の主張をデータに基づかせた。
He predicated his argument on the data.
To state or affirm as a quality or attribute of something.
Means 'to assert that ~'. A common way to express predicating a property of something.
彼はその計画が成功すると断言した。
He predicated that the plan would succeed.
General verb for 'to claim' or 'to assert'. Can be used when predicating something about a subject.
その哲学者は人間は本質的に善であると主張する。
The philosopher predicates that humans are inherently good.
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.