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unpredictable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not able to be predicted or calculated; uncertain.

    - "The unpredictable weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities."
    - "His unpredictable behavior kept everyone on edge."

Antonyms

predictable
Rhymes
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unattainable , uncontrollable , unforgettable , unplayable
Variants
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unpredictabilities , unpredictability , unpredictable , unpredictably
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'predictabilis' meaning 'capable of being predicted'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'unpredictable' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a chaotic system is said to be unpredictable because even a small change in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes.

  3. The unpredictability of quantum mechanics is a fundamental property of the universe, according to the uncertainty principle.


Related Concepts
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  1. Chaos theory: A branch of mathematics that studies the behavior of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, and whose evolution therefore appears to be random or unpredictable.

  2. Probability theory: A mathematical system for analyzing random phenomena.


Culture
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The concept of the unpredictable is prevalent in various forms of literature, particularly in thriller and mystery genres. It is also a common theme in philosophy and science, where it relates to the concept of chaos and uncertainty.

How to Memorize "unpredictable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a weather vane spinning wildly in the wind, representing the unpredictability of the weather.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unpredictable' with the image of a coin toss, where the outcome is uncertain.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'U-N-P-R-E-D-I-C-T-A-B-L-E' to remember the meaning: Unable, Not, Predictable, Reliable, Determinable, Anticipatable, Bound, Likely, Evident, Determined.


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