B2adjectivepsychologymedia
US/prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/
UK/prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/
happening or behaving in a way you expect; sometimes boring because there are no surprises
In context
The ending of the movie was so predictable that I almost fell asleep.
Babies feel safer when their daily routine is predictable.
The weather in the mountains is not very predictable, so bring a jacket.
Words that go with predictable
adverb + adjective
- highly predictableHis reaction was highly predictable.
- fairly predictableTraffic on this road is fairly predictable.
- entirely predictableThe price rise was entirely predictable.
adjective + noun
- predictable outcomeWith such a strong team, the final had a predictable outcome.
- predictable incomeFreelancers often miss having a predictable income.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The result is easy predictable.Correct: The result is easily predictable.