Predictable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl/ pre·dict·able

Meaning & Definition of Predictable

Predictable (adjective)

  1. capable of being predicted, able to be known, seen, or declared in advance
  2. behaving in a way that is expected

Predictable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in familiar, expected

    similar: expected, familiar, habitual, routine, unexceptional, unremarkable, classic, textbook, vintage, predominant, preponderant, common, commonplace, conventional, customary, everyday, ordinary, usual, wonted, workaday, archetypal, average, characteristic, normal, regular, representative, standard, true, typical
    opposite: aberrant, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, deviant, irregular, nonrepresentative, nontypical, untypical, uncommon, unconventional, uncustomary, unusual, unwonted, distinctive, especial, exceptional, extraordinary, infrequent, noteworthy, rare, remarkable, singular, special, unexpected, unfamiliar, unique, unpredictable, eccentric, idiosyncratic, nonconformist, peculiar, unknown, unorthodox, curious, erratic, funky, funny, odd, oddball, offbeat, outlandish, quirky, screwy, strange, wacky, way-out, bizarre, fantastic, far-out, freak, freakish, kooky, out-of-the-way, outrageous, outré, unnatural, weird, wild

Related Entry: Predict (verb)

Predict is a different word from Predictable. The synonyms below are for predict, not for predictable.

  1. to tell of or describe beforehand

    "I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now"

    similar: augur, call, forecast, foretell, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, read, vaticinate
    related: alert, caution, forewarn, warn, bode, forebode, portend, promise, anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee, announce, declare, herald, proclaim
    near: describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Predictable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Predictable:

expected, familiar, habitual, routine, unexceptional, unremarkable, classic, textbook, vintage, predominant, preponderant, common, commonplace, conventional, customary, everyday, ordinary, usual, wonted, workaday, archetypal, average, characteristic, normal, regular, representative, standard, true, typical

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Predictable

Words with the opposite meaning of Predictable:

aberrant, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, deviant, irregular, nonrepresentative, nontypical, untypical, uncommon, unconventional, uncustomary, unusual, unwonted, distinctive, especial, exceptional, extraordinary, infrequent, noteworthy, rare, remarkable, singular, special, unexpected, unfamiliar, unique, unpredictable, eccentric, idiosyncratic

Word Forms of Predictable

Derived words: predictability (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Predictable

First known use: 1820

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Predictable

Frequently Asked Questions about Predictable

What does "Predictable" mean?

"Predictable" means capable of being predicted, able to be known, seen, or declared in advance. As an adjective, it is defined as: capable of being predicted, able to be known, seen, or declared in advance.

What is another word for "Predictable"?

Other words for "Predictable" include expected, familiar, habitual, routine, unexceptional, unremarkable, classic and textbook. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Predictable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Predictable"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Predictable". Common alternatives include expected, familiar, habitual, routine, unexceptional, unremarkable, classic, textbook, vintage and predominant.

What is the opposite of "Predictable"?

Antonyms of "Predictable" include aberrant, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, deviant, irregular, nonrepresentative and nontypical.

Is "Predictable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Predictable" is an adjective.

Is "Predictable" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Predictable" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Predictable"?

"Predictable" is pronounced /pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as pre·dict·able.

What is the origin of the word "Predictable"?

First known use: 1820.