predictably-directed
|pre-dict-a-bly-di-rect-ed|
/prɪˈdɪktəbli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
foreseeable direction
Etymology
'predictably-directed' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'directed'. 'Predictably' comes from 'predict', which originates from Latin 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell'. 'Directed' comes from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'directed' evolved from Latin 'directus' through Old French 'directer'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, they evolved to mean 'having a course that can be anticipated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a course or direction that can be anticipated or foreseen.
The movie was predictably-directed, following a typical storyline.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 15:16