predictably-hidden
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈhɪdən/
expectedly concealed
Etymology
'predictably-hidden' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'hidden'. 'Predictably' originates from the Latin word 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'hidden' comes from the Old English 'hydan', meaning 'to conceal'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', while 'hidden' evolved from Old English 'hydan'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'hidden' meant 'concealed'. The compound 'predictably-hidden' retains these meanings in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is concealed in a manner that can be anticipated or expected.
The treasure was predictably-hidden under the old oak tree.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 03:46