predictably — in a way that can be expected or anticipated; as one would expect
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that can be expected or anticipated; as one would expect
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈdɪktəbli/
Example Sentences
- My cat predictably ignored the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.
- The weather forecast was predictably wrong again.
- She predictably chose the most expensive item on the menu.
predictably
ADVERB[/prɪˈdɪktəbli/]
in a way that can be expected or anticipated; as one would expect
in a way that can be expected or anticipated; as one would expect
Predictably right, incredibly bright, respectably precise!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praedicere (to say beforehand), composed of prae (before) and dicere (to say). The term evolved to describe the quality of being foreseeable or capable of being predicted, as if stating something in advance.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + -dicere (to say) + -able (capable of) + -ly (adverbial form, turning the adjective predictable into an adverb).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat predictably ignored the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.”
“The weather forecast was predictably wrong again.”
“She predictably chose the most expensive item on the menu.”
“The traffic was predictably heavy during rush hour.”
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