old-hat predicate

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Old-Hat Predicate

[Part of Speech: Noun]

Definition:

An old-hat predicate refers to a statement or proposition that has become outdated, clichéd, or no longer considered innovative or interesting.

Example Sentences:

The use of metaphors in poetry has become an old-hat predicate.
Her storytelling technique was considered an old-hat predicate among literary critics.

[Part of Speech: Adjective]

Definition:

Describing something as an old-hat predicate means it is characterized by being outdated, unoriginal, or lacking novelty.

Example Sentences:

His fashion sense is quite old-hat predicate; he always wears the same outdated clothing.
The movie's plot was predictable, making it an old-hat predicate in the thriller genre.

[Part of Speech: Verb]

Definition:

To old-hat predicate something means to categorize or regard it as no longer fresh, original, or innovative.

Example Sentences:

The artistic director decided to old-hat predicate the play due to its repetitive storyline.
The event planners chose to old-hat predicate the traditional decorations and opted for a more contemporary theme.

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