predictable

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adjective

pre·​dict·​able pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl 

1

: capable of being predicted : able to be known, seen, or declared in advance

a predictable reaction/outcome

a very predictable plot

changes occurring at a steady and predictable rate

2

: behaving in a way that is expected

I knew he would say that. He's so predictable.

predictability

pri-ˌdik-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

By comparing the projections, meteorologists can get a measure of the weather's predictability: The less agreement among the forecasts, the less predictable the weather.

—Richard Monastersky

predictability

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noun

pre·​dict·​abil·​i·​ty

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being predictable

Examples of predictable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

By capturing predictable fees on a massive, permanent baseline of cheap American energy, these three midstream powerhouses represent a high-quality structural play for investors. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Containing the ground game could put Seattle in predictable passing situations, giving the Chiefs a chance to pressure Darnold and force mistakes. — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

The changes build on Airbnb’s broader efforts to make booking a rental more predictable for travelers. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Maybe Gerwig didn't pour her predictable beliefs into a story that can't accommodate them. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for predictable

• indictable
• unpredictable