Pre*di`as*tol"ic (?), a. (Physiol.) Preceding the diastole of the
heart; as, a prediastolic friction sound.
Pred`i*ca*bil"i*ty (?), n. The quality or state of being predicable, or
affirmable of something, or attributed to something. Reid.
Pred"i*ca*ble (?), a. [Cf. F. prÈdicable, L. praedicabilis
praiseworthy. See Predicate.] Capable of being predicated or affirmed
of something; affirmable; attributable.
Pred"i*ca*ble, n. 1. Anything affirmable of another; especially, a
general attribute or notion as affirmable of, or applicable to, many
individuals.
2. (Logic) One of the five most general relations of attributes
involved in logical arrangements, namely, genus, species, difference,
property, and accident.
Pre*dic"a*ment (?), n. [Cf. F. prÈdicament, L. praedicamentum. See
Predicate.] 1. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence,
condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or
trying position or condition. "O woeful sympathy; piteous predicament!"
Shak.