predictable

English

Etymology

From predict +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

predictable (comparative more predictable, superlative most predictable)

  1. Able to be predicted.
    a predictable mathematical pattern
    a boring film with a predictable ending
    • 2008, Vanity Fair, numbers 579-580, page 329:
      Despite the predictable squalling on some of the Twilight fanblogs, the two leads are impeccably cast.

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Noun

predictable (plural predictables)

  1. (uncommon) A predictable thing.