Metal, typically gold, but other metals may be used as well. Dentists may use metal inlays or onlays in back teeth, or molars, because of metalâs strength and durability. Today, gold is used less often than in the past because it is less cosmetically pleasing than other types of inlays and onlays. Porcelain matches the toothâs color. Previous.
A predicate adjective is a subject complement, a word or group of words that follows a linking verb or verb phrase such as is, am, were, smell, feel, taste, look, sound, have been, and did seem. predicate adjective is a subject complement, a word or group of words that follows a linking verb or verb phrase such as is, am, were, smell, feel, taste, look, sound, have been, and did seem.
Definition of predicate. 1  1a : something that is affirmed or denied of the subject in a proposition in logicb : a term designating a property or relation. 2  2 : the part of a sentence or clause that expresses what is said of the subject and that usually consists of a verb with or without objects, complements, or adverbial modifiers.