predictably-developed
|pre-dict-a-bly-de-vel-oped|
/prɪˈdɪktəbli dɪˈvɛləpt/
expected evolution
Etymology
'predictably-developed' originates from the words 'predict' and 'develop'. 'Predict' comes from Latin 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'. 'Develop' comes from Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap'.
'predict' changed from the Latin word 'praedicere' to the Middle English 'predicten', and eventually became the modern English word 'predict'. 'Develop' evolved from the Old French 'desveloper' to the Middle English 'developen'.
Initially, 'predict' meant 'to say before', and 'develop' meant 'to unwrap'. Over time, 'predictably-developed' evolved to mean 'evolved in a manner that was expected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has evolved or progressed in a manner that was expected or foreseen.
The storyline of the movie was predictably-developed, following a typical hero's journey.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 01:45