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910. Predicate Nouns.—Nouns (substantival or adjectival) are often used as complements to the predicate. Thus,

a. A predicate substantive is a substantive forming part of the predicate and asserting something of its substantive: Περικλῆς ᾑρέθη στρατηγός Pericles was elected general, ““εἵλεσθε ἐκεῖνον πρεσβευτήνyou elected him envoyL. 13.10.

b. A predicate adjective is an adjective forming part of the predicate and asserting something of its substantive: ἀνὴρ δίκαιός ἐστι the man is just, ἐνόμισαν Περικλέα_ εὐτυχῆ they thought Pericles fortunate.

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