Definitions
- Referring to the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence. - Describing the action or state of being expressed by the verb in a sentence. - Talking about the element of a sentence that makes a statement about the subject.
- Referring to the part of a sentence that contains the verb and all its modifiers and complements. - Describing the part of a sentence that makes a statement about the subject. - Talking about the element of a sentence that includes the predicator and all its arguments.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to elements of a sentence.
- 2Both are related to verbs and their functions in a sentence.
- 3Both make statements about the subject of a sentence.
- 4Both are essential components of a sentence.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Predicator refers specifically to the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence, while predicate refers to the entire part of a sentence that includes the verb and all its modifiers and complements.
- 2Scope: Predicator is a narrower term than predicate, which encompasses more elements of a sentence.
- 3Function: Predicator focuses on the action or state of being expressed by the verb, while predicate includes the predicator and all its arguments to make a statement about the subject.
- 4Usage: Predicator is a more technical term used mainly in linguistics, while predicate is a more common term used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Predicator and predicate are both important terms related to verbs and their functions in a sentence. However, predicator refers specifically to the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence, while predicate encompasses the entire part of a sentence that includes the verb and all its modifiers and complements to make a statement about the subject.
