predictably
/prɪˈdɪktəbli/adverb★Intermediate
general
in a manner that is expected or foreseeable based on previous patterns or behavior
The stock market reacted predictably to the economic news.
The stock market responded in a way that was expected given the economic news.
She predictably chose the same dish every time she visited the restaurant.
She consistently chose the same dish, as was expected.
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Often used to describe behavior, events, or outcomes that follow a predictable pattern.
Collocations
predictably soas expectedpredictably enoughas one might have anticipated
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'predictably' to describe actions or events that follow a known pattern or are easily foreseen.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'predict' (from Latin 'praedicere' meaning 'to foretell') + '-ably' (suffix forming adverbs).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe outcomes or behaviors that follow a known pattern or are easily foreseen.
Word Breakdown
predict
to foretell or foresee
root-ably
in a manner
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