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Definitions from the WebCertain PredicateDescription:A certain predicate refers to a statement or proposition that is definitely true or valid, without any doubt or uncertainty. Senses:Sense 1:In logic and philosophy, a certain predicate is a statement that can be proven or known to be true through logical deduction or empirical evidence. Example:"All humans are mortal" is a certain predicate since it can be logically deduced and empirically observed that no human lives forever. Sense 2:In grammar and linguistics, a certain predicate refers to a part of a sentence that describes or provides information about the subject. Example:In the sentence "The cat is black," the phrase "is black" is the certain predicate, conveying the color of the subject "cat." Usages:Usage 1: LogicCertain predicates are often used in logical reasoning to establish truth or validity. Example Sentence:"If X is a prime number, then X cannot be divided evenly by any number other than 1 and itself" is a common certain predicate used in number theory. Usage 2: GrammarIn grammar, certain predicates provide valuable information about the subject, such as its attributes or actions. Example Sentence:"Sheila ran a marathon" contains the certain predicate "ran a marathon," indicating the action performed by the subject "Sheila." Related Products:Explore related books and resources on the certain predicate: | ||||
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