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stirred predicate

 

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Stirred Predicate

Definition:

A stirred predicate is a term used in linguistics to describe a type of predicate that undergoes movement or reordering within a sentence.

Senses:

1. Linguistics Sense: In generative grammar, a stirred predicate refers to a predicate that is displaced from its canonical position for various syntactic or semantic reasons. 2. Social Sense: In certain social contexts, a stirred predicate may describe a controversial statement or opinion that stirs emotions or provokes heated discussions.

Example Sentences:

  1. The stirred predicate in the sentence "John, we need to talk about yesterday, made Mary cry." emphasizes the emotional impact on Mary.
  2. In this novel, the author frequently utilizes stirred predicates to create a sense of suspense and mystery.
  3. During the debate, the politician's stirred predicate caused an uproar among the audience.
  4. By reordering the predicate, the poet skillfully stirred the reader's imagination and heightened the poem's impact.

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