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predictably-made

|pre-dict-a-bly-made|

B2

/prɪˈdɪktəbli meɪd/

expected creation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'predictably-made' originates from the English word 'predictable,' which is derived from the Latin word 'praedicere,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say.'

Historical Evolution

'predictable' changed from the Latin word 'praedicere' and eventually became the modern English word 'predictable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to say before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to be predicted or foreseen.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced in a manner that is expected or can be foreseen.

The movie was predictably-made, following the same formula as many others.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 17:46