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predictable

/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Capable of being predicted or estimated.

    - "The weather in this region is predictable."
    - "A predictable student is one who consistently performs well in class."

Antonyms

unpredictable
Rhymes
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unpredictable , edible , compatible
Variants
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predictability , predictable , predictably
Etymology
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From the Latin 'praedicare' which means 'to proclaim, foretell, or announce'.


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  1. The term 'predictable' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a predictable process is one that can be modeled using stochastic calculus.


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  1. Unpredictable: The opposite of predictable, meaning capable of being unforeseen or uncertain.


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Predictable is often used in the context of human behavior and can have negative connotations when referring to someone or something that is unoriginal or lacking in surprise. In literature, predictable can be used to describe a plot that is too formulaic or lacks originality.

How to Memorize "predictable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clock that always shows the same time.
    - Visualize a person who always does the same thing in the same situation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of consistency or reliability.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'P-R-E-D-I-C-T-A-B-L-E' to remember the definition: 'P' for Proclaim, 'R' for Reveal, 'E' for Estimate, 'D' for Declare, 'I' for Indicate, 'C' for Certain, 'T' for Trustworthy, 'A' for Anticipate, 'B' for Believable, 'L' for Likely, 'E' for Expected.


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