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Possessed Predicate

Definition:

In linguistics, a possessed predicate is a construction where a noun or noun phrase ("possessor") is marked or connected to a verb phrase ("predicate") to express ownership or possession.

Senses:

1. When a possessor is connected to a verb phrase using a possessive marker.
2. The construction where the possessor and the predicate are joined by a copula verb like "be".

Examples:

• Sense 1:
• The cat's whiskers are ticklish.
• Sarah's book is missing.


• Sense 2:
• These mushrooms are poisonous.
• John is a teacher.

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