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Predictably: meaning, definitions and examples

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predictably

 

[ prɪˈdɪktəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a way that can be foreseen or expected; as might be expected.

Synonyms

according to expectations, expectedly, normally, typically.

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Word Description / Examples
predictably

This word is used when something happens in a way that was easily anticipated, often implying a lack of surprise or excitement.

  • He predictably showed up late to the meeting
  • The movie ended predictably with the hero saving the day
expectedly

This word is used when something occurs in a way that was foreseen, often indicating a sense of fulfillment of prior predictions.

  • Expectedly, the team won the championship
  • The price, expectedly, did not change much
normally

This word is used when talking about something that happens in a usual or standard way, without any deviation from the routine.

  • She normally wakes up at 6 AM
  • The weather is normally mild in spring
typically

This word is used to describe something that happens in the most common or usual manner, reflecting what is standard or expected.

  • He is typically very punctual
  • The summers are typically hot here
according to expectations

This phrase is more formal and used when discussing whether something aligns with what was planned or anticipated.

  • The results came out according to expectations
  • The project's progress is according to expectations

Examples of usage

  • He reacted predictably by storming out of the room.
  • The team performed predictably well in the championship.
  • The weather changed predictably with the approaching storm.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb

In a way that follows a pattern or regularity.

Synonyms

consistently, regularly, steadily, uniformly.

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Word Description / Examples
predictably

Use when you want to highlight that something happens in a way that was expected or foreseen.

  • Predictably, he arrived late to the meeting as usual
  • The movie ended predictably, with the hero winning
regularly

This word is suitable for situations where something happens at regular intervals or is repeated frequently.

  • He regularly goes to the gym to keep fit
  • They meet regularly every Monday to discuss the project
consistently

Use when something happens in the same way over time, without variation.

  • She consistently scores above 90% in her exams
  • They have been performing consistently well throughout the season
uniformly

Use when something happens in the same way across different situations or areas, showing no variation.

  • The rules were applied uniformly across all departments
  • The paint was applied uniformly on the walls
steadily

Use this when referring to something that is happening in a gradual, continuous, and stable manner.

  • The company's revenue has been growing steadily over the past five years
  • She steadily improved her performance with practice

Examples of usage

  • The machine operates predictably, producing consistent results.
  • The clock ticks predictably every second.

Translations

Translations of the word "predictably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsivelmente

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित रूप से

🇩🇪 vorhersehbar

🇮🇩 dengan dapat diprediksi

🇺🇦 передбачувано

🇵🇱 przewidywalnie

🇯🇵 予測通りに

🇫🇷 de manière prévisible

🇪🇸 previsiblemente

🇹🇷 tahmin edilebilir şekilde

🇰🇷 예측 가능하게

🇸🇦 بشكل متوقع

🇨🇿 předvídatelně

🇸🇰 predvídateľne

🇨🇳 可预见地

🇸🇮 predvidljivo

🇮🇸 fyrirsjáanlega

🇰🇿 болжамды түрде

🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსაზღვრადად

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırıla bilən şəkildə

🇲🇽 previsiblemente

Etymology

The word 'predictably' is derived from the verb 'predict', which comes from the Latin word 'praedīcere' meaning 'to declare in advance'. The adverb 'predictably' first appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe actions or events that can be anticipated or expected with a reasonable degree of certainty.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,879, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.