predictable

CEFRC1

/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Likely to happen or behave in an expected way.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A predictable thing.

Examples

  • The more variables you have, the less predictable the results become.

  • This source is dependable and predictable, but more research is still needed in this area.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Able to be predicted.

More examples

In context

  • The plot twists were predictable.

  • a boring film with a predictable ending

  • a predictable mathematical pattern

Antonyms

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The outcome of the experiment was completely blank due to the constant conditions.

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Origin

adjective

From predict + -able.