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Ajar Predicate

Definition:

An "ajar predicate" refers to a grammatical construct consisting of a subject and a predicate that are not fully connected or closed, indicating an incomplete or unfinished idea or statement.

Examples:

1. Noun: The ajar predicate in the sentence "The cat, happy to be finally home, meowed loudly." indicates an unfinished thought or incomplete statement.

2. Adjective: The teacher noticed the ajar predicate in the student's response to the question, suggesting that they needed to provide further explanation.

3. Verb: The novelist decided to use an ajar predicate in the thrilling climax of the story to leave the readers in suspense.

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