Secondary predicate

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A secondary predicate is a (mostly adjectival) predicative expression that conveys information about the subject but is not the main predicate of the clause.

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Origin

One of the earliest uses is Nichols (1978).

References

  • Nichols, Johanna. 1978. "Secondary Predicates." Berkeley Linguistic Society 4:114-127.