predictable

pre·dict·a·ble

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-dik-tuh-buh l]
- /prɪˈdɪk tə bəl/
- /prɪˈdɪk.tə.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-dik-tuh-buh l]
- /prɪˈdɪk tə bəl/

Definitions of predictable word

adjective predictable able to be foretold or declared in advance: New technology allows predictable weather forecasting. 1
adjective predictable expected, especially on the basis of previous or known behavior: His complaints are so predictable. 1
adjective predictable can be predicted 1
adjective predictable regular 1
adjective predictable person 1
adjective predictable If you say that an event is predictable, you mean that it is obvious in advance that it will happen. 0

See all 6 definitions of predictable

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Parts of speech for Predictable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Predictable

predictable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for predictable

adj predictable

ascertainable — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
calculable — Calculable amounts or consequences can be calculated.
countable — capable of being counted
discoverable — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
foregone — that has gone before; previous; past.

adjective predictable

banal — If you describe something as banal, you do not like it because you think that it is so ordinary that it is not at all effective or interesting.
conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
documented — a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
expectable — Being expected. Not unusual.
expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

All 19 Synonyms of predictable

Antonyms for predictable

adj predictable

at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
at variance — If one thing is at variance with another, the two things seem to contradict each other.
capricious — Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly.
changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable
directionless — the act or an instance of directing.

adjective predictable

astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
humorsome — Alternative form of humoursome.
incalculable — very numerous or great.
moody — given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored.

All 21 Antonyms of predictable

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