predictable
Americanadjective
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able to be foretold or declared in advance.
New technology allows predictable weather forecasting.
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expected, especially on the basis of previous or known behavior.
His complaints are so predictable.
Other Word Forms
- nonpredictable adjective
- predictably adverb
Etymology
Origin of predictable
First recorded in 1815–25; predict ( def. ) + -able ( def. )
Example Sentences
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At least it would help provide more predictable revenue than tourism and fishing, he said.
The Cardinals are more predictable — they just continue to lose.
From Los Angeles Times
It was a predictable outcome to the first match of the tournament for both teams as Senegal are 119 places above Botswana in the world rankings.
From Barron's
He also pledged not to participate in any matter that could have a “direct and predictable effect on my financial interests in the virtual currency” until his Bitcoin and other crypto-related products were sold.
From Salon
Capital is moving toward economies where policy anchors are firmer, domestic demand is more predictable, and investment opportunities have broadened.
From Barron's
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