predictably-ongoing
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈɒnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋ/
foreseeably continuing
Etymology
'predictably-ongoing' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'ongoing'. 'Predictably' originates from the Latin word 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'ongoing' is derived from the Old English 'ongan', meaning 'to go on'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'ongoing' from Old English 'ongan'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'ongoing' meant 'continuing'. Together, they describe a process that continues in a foreseeable manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuing in a manner that can be anticipated or expected based on previous patterns or behaviors.
The project is predictably-ongoing, with no major changes expected.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 13:05