predictably-progressed
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli prəˈɡrɛst/
expected development
Etymology
'predictably-progressed' originates from the combination of 'predictably' and 'progressed', where 'predictably' comes from 'predict', meaning 'to foresee', and 'progressed' comes from 'progress', meaning 'to move forward'.
'predictably' evolved from the Latin word 'praedicere', and 'progressed' evolved from the Latin word 'progressus'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'in a manner that can be predicted', and 'progressed' meant 'moved forward'. Together, they describe a development that was expected.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having advanced or developed in a manner that was expected or foreseen.
The project predictably-progressed through its phases without any major setbacks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 18:11