predicate
Example Sentences
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You would think that by the logic of such trauma I would have become a peace activist, but it became for me a predicate to conservatism.
The ordinance passed despite warnings from critics that it is predicated on a misunderstanding of what these tools actually do and could invite litigation.
From Los Angeles Times
"This is not predicated on your trans status, but on your criminal status."
From BBC
“This hearing, Miss ten Boom, is predicated on the assumption that you will do me that honor.”
From Literature
“We’re still optimistic for the remainder of the year, with the big caveat that it’s predicated on a more near‑term resolution to the conflict in Iran.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
