Logical Operators

noun a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses

adjective relating to or functioning as a conjunction

• In English grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
• I used a conjunction to join the two independent clauses in my sentence.
• You gotta use a conjunction to make your writing flow better.
• The conjunction of hard work and determination led to her success.

noun a distributive number or expression

adjective relating to or serving to distribute or divide among a group or individuals

• The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.
• You can use the distributive property to simplify this equation.
• The distributive rule makes math problems easier.
• The distributive nature of leadership allows for shared responsibilities among team members.

verb to nullify or make ineffective; to deny the truth or validity of something

• The evidence presented in court will negate the defendant's alibi.
• Eating a salad won't negate the fact that you ate a whole pizza last night.
• Skipping class doesn't negate the fact that you still have to take the test.
• No amount of excuses can negate the impact of your actions on others.

noun the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject

• In linguistics, a predicate is one of the two main parts of a sentence, the other being the subject.
• The teacher explained that the predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject is doing.
• I never really understood what the heck a predicate was until my English teacher broke it down for me.
• Just like a detective's investigation, the predicate of a sentence reveals the action or state of the subject.

noun a unary operation or function

adjective relating to or consisting of a single element or component; monadic

• In mathematics, a unary operation is an operation with only one input.
• The unary function takes a single argument and returns a value.
• I only need to pass in one parameter for the unary method.
• His decision was a unary choice with no room for negotiation.