predictably-ended
|pre-dict-a-bly-end-ed|
/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈɛndɪd/
expected conclusion
Etymology
'predictably-ended' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'ended'. 'Predictably' comes from 'predict', which originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'.
'predictably' changed from the Latin word 'praedicere' and eventually became the modern English word 'predict'. 'Ended' comes from Old English 'endian', meaning 'to bring to an end'.
Initially, 'predict' meant 'to say before', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to foresee or anticipate'. 'Ended' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to bring to a conclusion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having concluded in a manner that was expected or foreseen.
The movie was predictably-ended, with the hero saving the day.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 05:01
