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predictable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //pɹiˈdɪktəbəɫ// UK //pɹɪdˈɪktəbəl// pre·dictable General-service

adj. behaving or happening in a way that you expect. If something is predictable, you know what will happen before it actually does.

adj. behaving or occurring in a way that is expected or anticipated. Often carries a negative connotation of being unoriginal or lacking in surprise.


SIMPLE

The ending of the movie is very predictable.

CONTEXTUAL

The stock market is rarely predictable, but experts noticed a clear pattern in the recent price drops.

COMPLEX

While the plot follows a predictable trajectory, the director's use of lighting and sound design elevates the film above standard genre fare.

Antonyms
Origin

From predict + -able.

Usage

Commonly used with the intensifiers 'highly' or 'entirely'.

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