Predictable

/prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Able to be predicted; expected or expected to happen.

The ending of the movie was very predictable, making it less enjoyable.

Capable of being anticipated; likely to occur or be repeated.

His daily routine is so predictable that I can set my watch by it.

Following a certain pattern or trend that is known.

The weather in this area is predictable during summer months.

From Latin 'praedictus', past participle of 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell'.

a predictable pattern

A sequence of events that follows a known or expected order.

predictable results

Outcomes that can be anticipated based on prior knowledge or trends.

predictable behavior

Actions that can be easily anticipated based on past conduct.

predict

to declare or indicate in advance; to foresee.

prediction

a statement about what will happen in the future.

predictability

the quality of being able to be predicted.

As predictable as sunrise

When he says he won't be late, it's as predictable as sunrise.

Same old song and dance

Her excuses are just the same old song and dance, totally predictable.