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PREDICATIVE

/pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of PREDICATIVE

noun

(grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.

noun

(grammar) In some languages, a special part of speech used as a predicate and denoting a state of being.

adjective

(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

"In the sentence, ‘This house is big’, ‘big’ is predicative, whereas in ‘This is a big house’, it is attributive."

Antonyms of PREDICATIVE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of PREDICATIVE in a Sentence

  • "In the sentence, ‘This house is big’, ‘big’ is predicative, whereas in ‘This is a big house’, it is attributive."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
22
points

Is PREDICATIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PREDICATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: PREDICATIVE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PREDICATIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter predicative Total
Scrabble 31121311141 19
WWF 41121411151 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREDICATIVE

100 words from the letters in PREDICATIVE

How to Use PREDICATIVE in Word Games

PREDICATIVE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PREDICATIVE

What does PREDICATIVE mean?
PREDICATIVE is a noun. (grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.
Is PREDICATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREDICATIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PREDICATIVE worth in Scrabble?
PREDICATIVE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PREDICATIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PREDICATIVE. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.