predicative B2 Topic:Grammar & Function Words UK /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ See IPA manual Freq #631032 Meanings 1 adj In grammar, describing an adjective that follows a linking verb rather than coming directly before a noun. In "The sky is blue," the word "blue" is used predicatively. 2 noun A word or phrase in the predicate that describes the subject or object through the verb. In "She seems happy," the word "happy" is the predicative. Etymology AI details From predicate + -ive. Topics Grammar & Function Words External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # predicative **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj, noun **IPA (UK):** /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ **Frequency rank:** 631032 ## Meanings 1. In grammar, describing an adjective that follows a linking verb rather than coming directly before a noun. 2. A word or phrase in the predicate that describes the subject or object through the verb. ## Examples - In "The sky is blue," the word "blue" is used predicatively. - In "She seems happy," the word "happy" is the predicative. ## Etymology From predicate + -ive. ## AI Etymology Predicative comes from predicate + -ive. In present-day English it covers in grammar, describing an adjective that follows a linking verb rather than coming directly before a noun and a word or phrase in the predicate that describes the subject or object through the verb. ## Topics - Grammar & Function Words markdown