object predicative

object predicative (objektspredikativ): a syntactic function in the clause, occurring after a complex transitive verb and a direct object. The object predicative refers to a property or the identity of the direct object, but has a link to the verb at the same time. An object predicative is realized by an adjective (phrase) or a noun (phrase). E.g. They found the book disappointing. We painted the chair blue. They named her Victoria. (Cf. The book was disappointing in their view. The chair became blue as a result of the painting. She became/was Victoria, after the naming.)