predictably-advancing
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ədˈvænsɪŋ/
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/
foreseeable progress
Etymology
'predictably-advancing' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'advancing', where 'predictably' is derived from 'predict', meaning 'to foresee', and 'advancing' from 'advance', meaning 'to move forward'.
'predictably' changed from the Latin word 'praedicere', and 'advancing' from the Old French word 'avancer', eventually forming the modern English term 'predictably-advancing'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be predicted', and 'advancing' meant 'moving forward', which together evolved into the current meaning of 'progressing in a foreseeable manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
progressing in a manner that can be foreseen or anticipated.
The project is predictably-advancing towards its completion.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 15:34
