Predikaatsmatig

Predikaatsmatig is a Dutch term that translates roughly to "predicate-wise" or "in terms of the predicate." It is often used in linguistic and philosophical contexts to describe an approach to analyzing sentences or propositions. When something is described as predikaatsmatig, it means the focus is on the predicate part of a statement, which is what is asserted about the subject. For example, in the sentence "The cat is sleeping," the predicate is "is sleeping," and analyzing this predikaatsmatig would involve examining what is being said about the cat.

This approach contrasts with a subject-focused analysis. In predikaatsmatig analysis, the core information or assertion lies in the predicate. It emphasizes the action, state, or characteristic being attributed to the entity or concept referred to by the subject. This concept is particularly relevant in logic and formal semantics, where the predicate is seen as a function that takes arguments (subjects) and returns a truth value. Understanding the predicate is key to determining the meaning and truth conditions of a proposition.