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predictably

/prɪˈdɪktəbli/

What does "predictably" mean in English?

in a way that is expected or foreseeable

The team performed predictably after months of training.

The team's performance was as expected after months of training.


How to use "predictably" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

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.

Often used to describe behavior, events, or outcomes that follow a predictable pattern.

Collocations

predictably soas expectedpredictably enoughas one might have anticipated

Synonyms

foreseeablyexpectedlyas expected

Antonyms

unexpectedlysurprisinglyunpredictably

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
suffix
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