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: making it possible to predict what will happen : useful in the prediction of something
The test does not have much predictive value.
High blood pressure is predictive of future heart problems.
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“Predictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/predictive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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