predictable
adjective
pre·dict·able
pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl 
1
: capable of being predicted : able to be known, seen, or declared in advance
a predictable reaction/outcome
a very predictable plot
changes occurring at a steady and predictable rate
2
: behaving in a way that is expected
I knew he would say that. He's so predictable.
predictability
noun
By comparing the projections, meteorologists can get a measure of the weather's predictability: The less agreement among the forecasts, the less predictable the weather.
—
Richard Monastersky
Richard Monastersky
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What happens to them is predictable—and of little concern to the audience.
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—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
The results have been predictable, with the BCYF used for things other than programs and services benefiting children and youth as required by law.
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In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
The beauty of filmmaking is often related to something that is not predictable.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
The results have been predictable, with the BCYF used for things other than programs and services benefiting children and youth as required by law.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2025
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Predictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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