1. present participle of predicate: to base or establish something on a particular foundation or assumption
Usage: formal
2. present participle of predicate: to affirm or assert something as an attribute or quality of a subject
Usage: logic; grammar

Examples

• The theory is predicating its conclusions on faulty data.
• She is predicating her argument on the assumption that costs will remain stable.
• The philosopher was predicating existence on consciousness.
• They are predicating their business plan on projected market growth.
• The lawyer is predicating the case on constitutional grounds.
• He was predicating intelligence as a key trait of the species.