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foreseeably-established

|fore-see-a-bly-es-tab-lished|

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/fɔrˈsiːəbli ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

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/fɔːˈsiːəbli ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

predictably set

Etymology
Etymology Information

'foreseeably' originates from 'foresee,' which comes from Old English 'foreseon,' meaning 'to see beforehand.' 'Established' comes from Latin 'stabilire,' meaning 'to make firm or stable.'

Historical Evolution

'foresee' changed from Old English 'foreseon' to the modern English 'foresee.' 'Establish' evolved from Latin 'stabilire' to the modern English 'establish.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'foresee' meant 'to see beforehand,' and 'establish' meant 'to make firm or stable.' These meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

established in a manner that can be predicted or anticipated.

The foreseeably-established guidelines helped the team prepare for future challenges.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 19:51