predictive
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹiˈdɪktɪv// UK //pɹɪdˈɪktɪv// pre·dic·tive
adj. describing something that can tell you what will happen in the future. You use it when one piece of information helps you guess a result.
adj. relating to the ability to forecast or estimate future events or outcomes based on current data. Often describes models, tools, or symptoms that provide a basis for expectation.
The app uses predictive text to guess your next word.
Economists use predictive models to determine how a change in interest rates might affect the housing market.
While the initial symptoms were mild, doctors looked for predictive biomarkers that might indicate how the patient would respond to the new treatment over the coming months.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun like 'model', 'text', or 'analysis'.