Definition of Predictably

1. Adverb. In a predictable manner or to a predictable degree. "Predictably, he did not like the news"

Partainyms: Predictable

Definition of Predictably

1. Adverb. In a manner that can be expected or anticipated. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Predictably

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Predictably

predicative adjective
predicative adjectives
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predictabilities
predictability
predictable
predictableness
predictably (current term)
predictand
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predictions
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Literary usage of Predictably

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Unified Theory of the Web by David Weinberger (2002)
"predictably, lots of people liked Bidder's Edge. Also predictably, eBay did not. As the leading online auction provider, eBay saw Bidder's Edge as a threat ..."

2. America, a Minority Viewpoint by Walter Edward Williams (1982)
"predictably, these government cutters are being branded heartless, reactionary, ... predictably, as well, the attacks are coming from those lobbyists ..."

3. African Voices on Structural Adjustment by Thandika Mkandawire (2003)
"Countries with adjustment programs were also compared with those without adjustment programs with the conclusion suggesting, again predictably ..."

4. The Business of Commerce: Examining an Honorable Profession by James Chesher, Tibor R. Machan (1999)
"... human, neither machines, wholly and predictably subject to the laws of physics, nor merely animals, wholly and predictably responding to stimuli. ..."

5. Depression in Primary Care: Vol. 2. Treatment of Major Depression: Clinical by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"The optimal treatment is highly acceptable to patients, predictably effective, and associated with minimal adverse effects. It results in the complete ..."

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