Term: All in Predicate

Description:

An "all in predicate" is a phrase used in logic and linguistics to describe a proposition that applies to all members of a subject or group.

Senses:

• Logic: In logic, an "all in predicate" refers to a proposition that is true for every instance of a subject.
• Linguistics: In linguistics, an "all in predicate" describes a verb or a predicate that applies to the entirety of a subject.

Usage:

1. Logic: "Every student studies" is an example of an all in predicate because the proposition applies to all students.
2. Linguistics: In the sentence "They demolished the entire building," the verb "demolished" functions as an all in predicate as it applies to the entire subject, which is the building.

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