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predictably-evolved

|pre-dict-a-bly-e-volved|

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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ɪˈvɑːlvd/

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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ɪˈvɒlvd/

expected development

Etymology
Etymology Information

'predictably-evolved' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'evolved'. 'Predictably' comes from 'predict', which originates from Latin 'praedicere', meaning 'to say beforehand'. 'Evolved' comes from 'evolve', which originates from Latin 'evolvere', meaning 'to unroll'.

Historical Evolution

'predictably-evolved' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'predictably' and 'evolved'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a way that can be predicted', and 'evolved' meant 'developed gradually'. Together, they describe a development that was expected.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having developed or changed in a way that was expected or foreseen.

The technology has predictably-evolved to meet consumer demands.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 16:25