unpredictability
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/ˌʌn.prɪˌdɪk.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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/ˌʌn.prɪˌdɪk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
(unpredictable)
not predictable
Etymology
'unpredictability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'predict,' which comes from Latin 'praedicere,' meaning 'to say beforehand,' and the suffix '-ability,' indicating a quality or state.
'unpredictability' evolved from the combination of 'unpredictable' and the suffix '-ity,' forming a noun that describes the state of being unpredictable.
Initially, it meant 'the state of not being able to predict,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unable to be predicted or foreseen.
The unpredictability of the weather makes it hard to plan outdoor events.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41