unpredictable — not able to be predicted; changeable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to be predicted; changeable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cat's mood is so unpredictable - one minute it's purring, the next it's attacking my feet.
- The stock market can be highly unpredictable during times of economic uncertainty.
- His unpredictable cooking experiments either result in culinary masterpieces or kitchen disasters.
unpredictable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/]
not able to be predicted; changeable
Nobody knows what he'll do next — he's completely unpredictable.
Unpredictable yet inevitable — every twist somehow unforgettable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praedicere' (to say beforehand), combined with the prefix 'un-' (not) and suffix '-able' (capable of being). The word emerged in English to describe something that cannot be foreseen or forecasted.
Breakdown
un- (not) + predict (from Latin praedicere: prae- (before) + dicere (to say)) + -able (capable of being) = unpredictable (not capable of being predicted)
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📝Examples
“My cat's mood is so unpredictable - one minute it's purring, the next it's attacking my feet.”
“The stock market can be highly unpredictable during times of economic uncertainty.”
“His unpredictable cooking experiments either result in culinary masterpieces or kitchen disasters.”
“The company's unpredictable policies made employees nervous about job security.”
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