predictably-constricted
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli kənˈstrɪktɪd/
expectedly limited
Etymology
'predictably-constricted' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'constricted'. 'Predictably' originates from Latin 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'constricted' comes from Latin 'constringere', meaning 'to bind together'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', while 'constricted' evolved from Latin 'constringere' through Middle English 'constricten'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a manner that can be foretold', and 'constricted' meant 'tightly bound'. The compound word retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is expected to be tightly bound or limited in scope.
The predictably-constricted budget left little room for unexpected expenses.
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