foreseeably-established
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/fɔrˈsiːəbli ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
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/fɔːˈsiːəbli ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
predictably set
Etymology
'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.'
'foresee' changed from Old English 'foreseon' to the modern English 'foresee.' 'Establish' evolved from Latin 'stabilire' to the modern English 'establish.'
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
