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Predictably vs Predictable - What's the difference?

predictably | predictable |

As an adverb predictably

is in a manner that can be expected or anticipated.

As an adjective predictable is

able to be predicted.

predictably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.
    • Predictably he returned to the scene of his crime, where the police were waiting to arrest him.
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    predictable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be predicted.

    • Antonyms

    * unpredictable

    Derived terms

    * predictability

    Related terms

    * predict * prediction * predictor

    See also

    * expected * possible