Predictable: meaning, definitions and examples

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predictable

 

[ prɪˈdɪktəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Able to be foretold or expected; reliable; not surprising.

Synonyms

anticipated, expected, foreseeable

Examples of usage

  • He is so predictable, he always takes the same route to work.
  • Her reaction was completely predictable given the circumstances.
  • The outcome of the experiment was predictable based on previous data.
Context #2 | Adjective

event

Occurring in a regular and expected manner.

Synonyms

consistent, regular, routine

Examples of usage

  • The sun rising each morning is a predictable event.
  • The predictable pattern of the tides helped the fishermen plan their trip.
  • The predictable arrival of the train allowed passengers to schedule their day accordingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "predictable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsível

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमेय

🇩🇪 vorhersehbar

🇮🇩 dapat diprediksi

🇺🇦 передбачуваний

🇵🇱 przewidywalny

🇯🇵 予測可能な

🇫🇷 prévisible

🇪🇸 predecible

🇹🇷 tahmin edilebilir

🇰🇷 예측 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتنبؤ

🇨🇿 předvídatelný

🇸🇰 predvídateľný

🇨🇳 可预测的

🇸🇮 predvidljiv

🇮🇸 fyrirsjáanlegur

🇰🇿 болжауға болатын

🇬🇪 წინასწარ განჭვრეტადი

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırıla bilən

🇲🇽 predecible

Etymology

The word 'predictable' originated from the verb 'predict', which comes from the Latin word 'praedictus', meaning 'foretold'. The concept of predictability has been studied in various fields such as psychology, economics, and weather forecasting. Understanding predictable patterns can help individuals and organizations make informed decisions and prepare for the future.

See also: predictability, predictably, predicted, predicting, prediction, predictions, predictive, predictor, underpredict, unpredictability, unpredictable, unpredictably, unpredicted.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,206 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.