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Resigned Predicate

Description:

The term "resigned predicate" refers to a linguistic concept in the field of grammar. It is a type of predicate that expresses resignation or acceptance of a situation. It conveys a sense of yielding or surrendering to a particular circumstance or outcome.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Grammar

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage: In grammar, the resigned predicate is used to indicate resignation or acceptance in a sentence.

Sample Sentence:

"Despite their best efforts, the team could not secure the victory." Here, the phrase "could not secure the victory" functions as a resigned predicate, expressing the team's acceptance of the outcome.

Sense 2: Linguistics

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage: In the field of linguistics, a resigned predicate is analyzed for its semantic and syntactic properties.

Sample Sentence:

"The linguist studied the resigned predicate in various languages to understand its universal characteristics."

Possible Related Products:

• Grammar Books
• Linguistics Textbooks