predicative

/ prɪˈdɪkətɪv /

adjective

1. grammar relating to or occurring within the predicate of a sentence Compare attributive

   a predicative adjective

2. logic (of a definition) given in terms that do not require quantification over entities of the same type as that which is thereby defined Compare impredicative

Derived Forms

• preˈdicatively, adverb

Example Sentences

However, officials are quick to caution that progress isn’t predicative of what will happen in the weeks and months to come.

From Los Angeles Times

Who knows what kind of topics will be covered here—coefficient of restitution, predicative analysis ...

From Golf Digest

As noted here often, there is no more predicative stat in the Carroll era than turnovers — Seattle now is 55-12 under Carroll when winning the turnover battle and 5-1 this season.

From Seattle Times

Of all the numbers people want to throw out about the Seahawks, turnover margin remains the most predicative in the Carroll era.

From Seattle Times

Siri will also use "on-device learning" to be more predicative about what you want next based on your existing use of the digital assistant.

From The Verge