Predictably: meaning, definitions and examples

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predictably

[ prɪˈdɪktəbli ]

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adverb

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

Synonyms

according to expectations, expectedly, normally, typically

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.

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adverb

In a way that follows a pattern or regularity.

Synonyms

consistently, regularly, steadily, uniformly

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

Word origin

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.