26984 words

predictable

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
Something that is predictable happens in a way or at a time that you know about before it happens:

Examples:

Comets appear at predictable times.
2
happening or behaving in a way that you expect and not unusual or interesting:

Examples:

The ending to the film was just so predictable.
3
acting or happening in a way that is expected:

Examples:

Comets usually appear at predictable times.
She’s so predictable – she always wants to go to the same old restaurant.
4
happening as or when expected:

Examples:

Bonds are attractive for investors seeking predictable returns on their investments.

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