Predikatif
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Having the nature of a “predicate” or functioning as the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject.
Synonyms & Variants
berfungsi sebagai predikat
A phrase explaining that something has the role of a predicate in a sentence.
bersifat menerangkan
Having the nature or function of providing information or explanation.
penjelas subjek
An element that functions to provide information or explanation about the subject.
predikatif
Functions as a predicate in a clause.
berpredikat
Verbal form indicating functional status
sebagai predikat
A more descriptive explanatory variant
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin praedicativus, derived from the verb praedicare meaning “to declare” or “to proclaim”. Etymologically, it reflects the function of a linguistic element in establishing a statement about a subject. It entered modern linguistic discourse as a formal classification tool to distinguish a word's role from its attributive position. In formal contexts, the use of the word predikatif is crucial for distinguishing nominal or equative sentence structures. It is frequently applied in high-level syntactic analysis and language pedagogy to describe how an adjective or noun can serve as the core of a predicate without requiring an action verb. Understanding the predikatif nature aids scientific writing in formulating precise definitions and descriptions of an object's status.
Real-world Usage
Kata sifat dalam kalimat itu berfungsi secara predikatif karena menerangkan kondisi subjek.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.