predictable
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
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
Richard Monastersky
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Hours-long YouTube videos of rain falling on tents have quietly garnered millions of views, and the appeal could be rooted in how our nervous systems respond to steady, predictable sound.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Neuroscientists point out that rain resembles pink or white noise — steady, predictable auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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