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nominal predicate

[ˈnɒmɪnəl ˈpredɪkət]
nounpl: nominal predicates
predicado nominal
1. A predicate that consists of a linking verb (such as 'be', 'seem', 'appear') followed by a noun, adjective, or other nominal element that describes or identifies the subject.
In the sentence 'She is a teacher', 'is a teacher' is the nominal predicate.
Na frase 'Ela é uma professora', 'é uma professora' é o predicado nominal.
2. In grammatical analysis, a predicate composed of a copular verb and a subject complement that renames or characterizes the subject.
The nominal predicate in 'This seems difficult' is 'seems difficult'.
O predicado nominal em 'Isto parece difícil' é 'parece difícil'.
Synonyms
subject complement predicatelinking verb predicatepredicative
Antonyms
verbal predicateaction predicate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
predicado nominal
Standard term used in grammar instruction
Portugal
predicado nominal
Standard term used in Portuguese grammar

Related Idioms & Phrases

linking verb construction
copular construction
subject complement
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