Predicative
/pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:22 pts11 letters
Definition of Predicative
noun
adjective
- (grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.
"In the sentence, ‘This house is big’, ‘big’ is predicative, whereas in ‘This is a big house’, it is attributive."
Anagrams of Predicative
No exact anagrams found for "predicative". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
d2
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Predicative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Predicative"
Predicative is a 11-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Predicative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "predicative" is a high-scoring word.