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Topic: Grammar

predicative

IPA: //prɪˈdɪkətɪv//

KK: /prɪˈdɪkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a word or phrase that is used after a verb to describe the subject, rather than being part of the subject itself.

Example: In the sentence 'The sky is blue', the word 'blue' is predicative because it follows the verb and describes the subject.

noun

Definition: A part of a sentence that provides additional information about the subject or object, often linked by a verb. It can be a noun or an adjective.

Example: In the sentence 'She is a teacher', 'a teacher' is the predicative that describes the subject.

predicatively

IPA: /prɪˈdɪkətɪvli/

KK: /prɪˈdɪkətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that provides information about the subject of a sentence, often used in grammar to describe how a word or phrase functions as a predicate.

Example: In the sentence 'The sky is blue', the word 'blue' is used predicatively to describe the subject 'sky'.

predominantly

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

KK: /prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is the most common or frequent; mainly or mostly.

Example: The population in the city is predominantly young adults.

prefix

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪks/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is placed before another thing, especially in terms of language or mathematics.

Example: In programming, a prefix operator is applied to its operand before the operand itself.

noun

Definition: A part added to the front of a word to change its meaning or create a new word.

Example: In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is a prefix that means 'not'.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a word or letter at the beginning of another word to change its meaning.

Example: You can prefix the word 'un' to 'happy' to make 'unhappy'.

prefixal

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪksəl/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or functioning as a prefix, which is a word part added to the beginning of another word to change its meaning.

Example: In linguistics, a prefixal element can significantly alter the meaning of the root word.

prefixed

IPA: /ˈprɛfɪkst/

KK: /ˈprɛfɪkst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been added at the beginning or front of another word or element.

Example: The word 'unhappy' is prefixed with 'un' to indicate the opposite meaning.

verb

Definition: To add something at the beginning of another thing, often to change its meaning or function.

Example: The teacher prefixed the student's name to the list of participants.

preliminarily

IPA: /prɪˈlɪməˌnɛrɪli/

KK: /prɪˈlɪməˌnɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes before something more important or final, often used to describe initial steps or actions.

Example: The team preliminarily agreed on the project details before the final decision was made.

premodify

IPA: /ˌpriːˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

KK: /priːˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To change or adjust something before it is used or considered.

Example: In grammar, adjectives often premodify nouns to provide more detail.

prenomen

IPA: /ˈpriːnəʊmɛn/

KK: /prɛnəˌmɛn/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a personal name, especially in historical or linguistic contexts, often indicating the first name of an individual.

Example: In ancient Rome, a prenomen was used to distinguish individuals within a family.

preparatively

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrətɪvli/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves making ready or preparing for something.

Example: The team worked preparatively to ensure everything was in place for the event.

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