predication

noun

Meaning

The logical or grammatical act of affirming or denying a property about a subject.

Examples

The philosopher examined the logical structure of predication in ancient Greek texts.
Simple predication involves linking a subject to a predicate, such as in the sentence 'dogs bark'.

Synonyms: assertion, statement, affirmation, ascription

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predication

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The logical or grammatical act of affirming or denying a property about a subject.

Examples

The philosopher examined the logical structure of predication in ancient Greek texts.
Simple predication involves linking a subject to a predicate, such as in the sentence 'dogs bark'.
His theory of predication suggests that we cannot describe an object without first identifying its essential qualities.

Synonyms of predication

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