foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

1

: being such as may be reasonably anticipated

foreseeable problems

foreseeable consequences

2

: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible

in the foreseeable future

foreseeability

fȯr-ˌsē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of foreseeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chips are more than fast enough for normal workflows for the foreseeable future, including most 3D work. — ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Kristaps Porzingis will not be stepping on the basketball court for the foreseeable future. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Known or foreseeable events may also be excluded, and coverage for pre-existing medical conditions may require meeting specific eligibility requirements. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

However, the Hurricanes suffered a big blow during the week, losing star wide receiver Malachi Toney to injury for the foreseeable future. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreseeable

• in/for the foreseeable future

Rhymes for foreseeable

• agreeable
• disagreeable
• unenviable
• unforeseeable
• friable

Legal Definition

foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances

a foreseeable risk

the foreseeable expenses

a foreseeable plaintiff

foreseeably adverb