predictably-steady
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈstɛdi/
Consistently stable
Etymology
'predictably-steady' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'steady'. 'Predictably' originates from the Latin word 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'steady' comes from the Old English 'stede', meaning 'place'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', while 'steady' evolved from Old English 'stede'.
Initially, 'predictably' meant 'able to be foretold', and 'steady' meant 'firmly placed'. Together, they convey a sense of consistent stability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently stable or unchanging in a way that can be anticipated.
The company's growth has been predictably-steady over the past decade.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 11:46