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Definitions from the WebDead PredicateDescriptionA dead predicate refers to a grammatical structure or phrase that has become obsolete or is no longer commonly used in modern language. ExamplesAs a Noun1. The phrase "to have a cow" is a dead predicate as it is rarely used in contemporary conversation. 2. "To kick the bucket" is a prime example of a dead predicate that is now considered an idiom. As a Verb1. The verb "quoth" is a dead predicate used to express said in archaic English literature. 2. "Mayhap" is a dead predicate verb that was commonly used in Middle English but has since fallen out of use. As an Adjective1. The adjective "gay" used to mean happy but has now become a dead predicate in describing someone's sexual orientation. 2. The term "groovy" was a dead predicate adjective from the 1960s that described something stylish or fashionable. Related Products on Amazon | ||||
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