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predicated

/ˈpɹɛdɪˌkeɪtəd/

Meanings
  • verb

    expressing or implying a judgment or prediction


Variants
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predicate , predicated , predicates , predicating
Etymology
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from the Latin 'praedicare' meaning 'to proclaim, announce, or publish'


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  1. The term 'predicate' is also used in computer programming to refer to the part of a statement that expresses a relation between variables.

  2. In Latin, 'praedicare' was used to announce or proclaim a new emperor.


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  1. categorical judgement: A type of logical judgment where a property is asserted to belong to all members of a certain category.

  2. predicate logic: A branch of formal logic that deals with the study of predicates and their relationships.


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In literature, 'predicated' is often used in philosophical and logical contexts. For instance, in Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, he discusses the 'predicables' or the 'categories' that can be applied to all things.

How to Memorize "predicated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a judge making a prediction or a scientist formulating a hypothesis. This can help you remember the meaning of 'predicated'.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'predicated' with words like 'judgment', 'prediction', or 'assertion'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'predicate what' to help remember the meaning.


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