Predictably

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪktəbliː/

Predictably (adv)

  1. In a way that can be known or guessed before it happens, because it follows a clear pattern.
  2. In a way that is too regular and not surprising, so it feels dull or predictable.
  3. In a way that produces the same result each time, so outcomes can be forecast reliably.

Predictably (adverb)

Examples

  • The results were predictably similar to the earlier tests.
  • The schedule changed, but the delays were predictably small.