Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predicator
Noun
/prɪˈdɪkətər/
Definition
A term used in linguistics to refer to the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject.
Examples
- The predicator in the sentence ‘The cat sleeps’ is ‘sleeps’.
- In the phrase ‘She is running quickly’, the predicator is ‘is running’.
Meaning
In grammar, a predicator conveys the action or state of being associated with the subject of the sentence. It can be a verb or a verbal phrase that provides essential information about the subject.
Synonyms
- Predicate
- Verb phrase
