predictable

adjectivenounattested in dialogue

//pɹəˈdɪktəbləl//
//pɹiˈdɪktəbləl//

Able to be predicted.

adjective

1
Able to be predicted.
a predictable mathematical pattern
a boring film with a predictable ending
Despite the predictable squalling on some of the Twilight fanblogs, the two leads are impeccably cast.

Etymology

Etymology tree English predict Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlomder. Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English predictable From predict + -able.

noun

1
A predictable thing.

Forms

plural: predictables

predecessor · One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state,…predicament · A definite class, state or condition.predict · To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a…

predictable · Able to be predicted.

prediction · A statement of what will happen in the future.prefect · The head of a department in France.prefer · To be in the habit of choosing something rather than…

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