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Careless Predicate

Definition:

A careless predicate refers to a grammatical structure in which a statement is made without providing any sufficient evidence or support. It can contribute to weak arguments or misleading conclusions.

Examples:

• Noun: The author's use of a careless predicate weakened the validity of the argument in the essay.
• Verb: The politician carelessly predicated his entire campaign on false promises.
• Adjective: The article lacked credibility due to its careless predicated claims.
• Adverb: She spoke carelessly, often predicated sweeping generalizations without solid evidence.

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