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predictably-extended

|pre-dict-a-bly-ex-tend-ed|

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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

foreseen extension

Etymology
Etymology Information

'predictably-extended' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'extended'. 'Predictably' comes from 'predict', which originates from Latin 'praedicere', meaning 'to say beforehand'. 'Extended' comes from Latin 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'.

Historical Evolution

'predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'extended' evolved from Latin 'extendere' through Old French 'estendre'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a manner that can be predicted', and 'extended' meant 'stretched out'. Together, they imply an extension that was anticipated.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

extended in a manner that can be predicted or foreseen.

The project timeline was predictably-extended due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Last updated: 2025/06/23 10:27