predictably-concluded
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli kənˈkluːdɪd/
expected outcome
Etymology
'predictably-concluded' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'concluded', where 'predictably' comes from 'predict', meaning 'to foresee', and 'concluded' from 'conclude', meaning 'to bring to an end'.
'predictably' evolved from the Latin word 'praedicere', and 'concluded' from the Latin 'concludere'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a manner that can be predicted', and 'concluded' meant 'brought to an end'. Together, they describe an outcome that was expected.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an outcome or result that was expected or foreseen.
The movie had a predictably-concluded ending, with the hero saving the day.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 13:01
