Predictable

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Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

Definitions of predictable

noun a person or thing that is predictable

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was very predictable, I knew exactly what was going to happen next.

A2 She found the book to be quite predictable, with no surprising twists or turns.

B1 The outcome of the experiment was predictable based on previous data and research.

B2 The predictable nature of his behavior made it easy for others to anticipate his actions.

C1 Her predictable routine made it easy for others to know where she would be at any given time.

C2 The predictable nature of the market allowed investors to make informed decisions about their portfolios.

adjective describes something that is able to be foreseen or anticipated

Example Sentences

A1 The plot of the movie was very predictable.

A2 I find romantic comedies to be quite predictable.

B1 The outcome of the experiment was fairly predictable based on the data.

B2 Her behavior is so predictable that I can always anticipate her next move.

C1 The market trends are becoming increasingly predictable, allowing for more accurate forecasting.

C2 The predictability of his actions made it easy to manipulate the situation in our favor.

Examples of predictable in a Sentence

formal The outcome of the experiment was highly predictable based on the data.

informal I knew she would react that way, she's so predictable.

slang His jokes are so predictable, always the same punchline.

figurative Life can be unpredictable, but some things are just as predictable as the rising sun.

Grammatical Forms of predictable

past tense

predicted

plural

predictables

comparative

more predictable

superlative

most predictable

present tense

predict

future tense

will predict

perfect tense

have predicted

continuous tense

is predicting

singular

predictable

positive degree

predictable

infinitive

to predict

gerund

predicting

participle

predicted

Origin and Evolution of predictable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'predictable' originated from the Latin word 'praedictabilis', which is derived from the verb 'praedīcere' meaning 'to foretell'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that can be foretold or anticipated, the word 'predictable' has evolved to also connote reliability and consistency in behavior or outcomes.