👉 A predicative statement is a type of statement that can be derived from other statements by means of inference. Inference is a process used to derive new information or conclusions based on previously known facts or assumptions. For example, "If it rains tomorrow, then I will go for a hike." This statement is a predicative one because it can be derived from the fact that if it rains tomorrow, then you will go for a hike. The inference involves using what we already know to make conclusions about