predictably-accepted
|pre-dict-a-bly-ac-cept-ed|
/prɪˈdɪktəbli əˈsɛptɪd/
expected acceptance
Etymology
'predictably-accepted' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'accepted'. 'Predictably' originates from the Latin word 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'accepted' comes from the Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive willingly'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', while 'accepted' evolved from the Latin 'acceptare' through Old French 'accepter'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a manner that can be foretold', and 'accepted' meant 'received willingly'. Together, they convey the idea of being received in an expected manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accepted in a manner that is expected or anticipated.
The proposal was predictably-accepted by the board.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 17:51
