predicative
adjective language specialized uk/prɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ us/prɪˈdɪk.ə.t̬ɪv/
(尤指形容词或短语)谓语性的,表语的
(in grammar, especially of adjectives or phrases) following a verb
In the sentence "She is happy", "happy" is a predicative adjective. 在 She is happy 这句话中,happy 是表语形容词。
Compare: attributive
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- In the sentence 'I was sad', 'sad' is a predicative adjective.
- Is it a predicative or attributive adjective?