Predictable
Able to be foreseen or expected; likely to occur or behave in a way that can be predicted, often implying a lack of surprise.
adjectivePredictable
Able to be foreseen or expected; likely to occur or behave in a way that can be predicted, often implying a lack of surprise.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a mystery novel whose ending is revealed on the very first page; every twist unfolds exactly as predicted, making the story feel prewritten.
Sounds Like
prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl
Looks Like
predict + able; visually resembles the words 'predict' and 'able'
Remember This
The root 'predict' comes from Latin praedicere 'to say beforehand' (prae- = before, dicere = to say). The suffix -able turns the verb into an adjective.
Other Forms
Connect With
foresee, foreseeability, foreseeable, expected, likely, routine
Note
Predictable commonly carries a slightly negative nuance, implying dullness due to lack of surprise. Distinguish from 'predictive' (tending to forecast) and 'prediction' (the act or result of predicting).