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unpredictability

un·pre·dict·a·ble
U u

Transcription

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

Definitions of unpredictability word

  • adjective unpredictability not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence. 1
  • noun unpredictability something that is unpredictable: the unpredictables of life. 1
  • noun unpredictability variable nature 1
  • noun unpredictability (Uncountable Noun) The quality of being unpredictable. 0
  • noun unpredictability (Countable Noun) Something which is unpredictable. 0
See all 5 definitions of unpredictability

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Origin of unpredictability

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; un-1 + predictable

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Parts of speech for Unpredictability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unpredictability

unpredictability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unpredictability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unpredictability

noun unpredictability

  • capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
  • changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
  • disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
  • impermanence — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
  • infrequency — state of being infrequent.
All 17 Synonyms of unpredictability

Top questions with unpredictability

  • how do you create agile processes to manage unpredictability?
  • what does unpredictability mean?

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