predictably-constructed
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
expectedly built
Etymology
'predictably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'constructed'. 'Predictably' comes from 'predict', which originates from Latin 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they describe something built in a foreseeable manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a manner that is expected or can be anticipated based on prior knowledge or patterns.
The movie followed a predictably-constructed plot, with no surprises.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 12:50