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predictably en · ADV

Pronunciation

  • /pɹəˈdɪk.tə.bli/
  • (US) audio
  • /pɹiˈdɪk.tə.bli/

Etymology

Etymology tree English predictable Middle English -ly English -ly English predictably From predictable + -ly.

Meanings

  1. In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.
    • The wholesale slaughter of thousands of pigs has predictably drawn the protests of animal welfare and rights groups. 2006, Michael Pollan, The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Penguin Press, →ISBN, pages 324–325:
    • Predictably he returned to the scene of his crime, where the police were waiting to arrest him.
    • Capello was keen to use Phil Jones, normally a defender, in central midfield - but it was hard work for the Manchester United teenager and his England colleagues in the first half as Spain predictably dominated possession. 2011 November 12, Phil McNulty, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:

Forms

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more predictably Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most predictably Degree=Sup lexicographic

Translations (1)

pl przewidywalnie (in a predictable manner)