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anticipatable

[ ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tə.bəl ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in business

Capable of being anticipated or predicted; foreseeable.

Synonyms

expected, foreseeable, predictable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
anticipatable	Used when something can be anticipated or foreseen. It implies a level of predictability based on evidence or prior knowledge. The success of the event was anticipatable given the amount of preparation involved
predictable	Used when something happens in an expected manner, often based on a pattern or previous behavior. It can have a slightly negative connotation when referring to something monotonous or boring. The plot of the movie was overly predictable His behavior was predictable given his past actions
foreseeable	Used when something can be predicted or seen ahead of time, often implying a level of planning or foresight. It's slightly more formal. The company is preparing for foreseeable challenges in the market In the foreseeable future, we expect growth in the technology sector
expected	Commonly used when something is likely to happen based on normal standards, routine, or prior experience. It's typically neutral. Her arrival was expected at 10 AM It is expected that the project will be completed by Friday

Examples of usage

The results of the marketing campaign were highly anticipatable.
The impact of the new regulation on the industry was not anticipatable by many experts.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

general

Able to be expected or foreseen.

Synonyms

expected, foreseeable, predictable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
anticipatable	Something that can be anticipated or expected, often used in professional or technical contexts. The results of the experiment were anticipatable based on the previous studies
foreseeable	Often used in legal, financial, or formal contexts to describe events or outcomes that can be predicted with a reasonable degree of certainty. The company prepared for any foreseeable challenges in the upcoming project
predictable	Used in both positive and negative contexts to describe something that consistently follows a pattern or set of rules. The movie's plot was so predictable that I knew the ending right from the start
expected	Commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is likely to happen based on prior knowledge or experience. The arrival of the package was expected by Thursday

Examples of usage

The outcome of the experiment was not anticipatable due to various variables.
The behavior of the child in this situation is highly anticipatable.

Translations

Translations of the word "anticipatable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsível

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमेय

🇩🇪 vorhersehbar

🇮🇩 dapat diprediksi

🇺🇦 передбачуваний

🇵🇱 przewidywalny

🇯🇵 予測可能な (yosoku kanōna)

🇫🇷 prévisible

🇪🇸 predecible

🇹🇷 öngörülebilir

🇰🇷 예측 가능한 (yechuk ganeunghan)

🇸🇦 قابل للتنبؤ

🇨🇿 předvídatelný

🇸🇰 predvídateľný

🇨🇳 可预见的 (kě yùjiàn de)

🇸🇮 predvidljiv

🇮🇸 fyrirsjáanlegur

🇰🇿 алдын ала болжанатын

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველებადი

🇦🇿 qabaqcadan təxmin edilə bilən

🇲🇽 predecible

Etymology

The word 'anticipatable' is a combination of the word 'anticipate' and the suffix '-able', which denotes capability. The term originated in the late 20th century in English language usage, particularly in the context of business and general predictions. As businesses and individuals sought to describe events or outcomes that could be foreseen or predicted, 'anticipatable' emerged as a concise way to convey this idea. The word continues to be used in various fields where the ability to anticipate or predict future events is crucial.