adj
Uncommon
foreseeable
Foreseeable (adj) means Able to be predicted or expected based on what is currently known. Example: “In the foreseeable future, remote work will likely remain common.”
adj
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Able to be predicted or expected based on what is currently known.
"In the foreseeable future, remote work will likely remain common."
"There are no foreseeable delays to the project."
How to use foreseeable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you can reasonably expect or predict given current information.
Common pairings
the foreseeable future
foreseeable risk
no foreseeable end
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more foreseeable
- Superlative
- most foreseeable
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In the _____ future, remote work will likely remain common.
Etymology
From foresee + -able.
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What does “foreseeable” mean?
The word “foreseeable” means able to be predicted or expected based on what is currently known. In plain terms, something you can reasonably expect or predict given current information.
How do you use “foreseeable” in a sentence?
Here is “foreseeable” used in a sentence: “In the foreseeable future, remote work will likely remain common.”
What part of speech is “foreseeable”?
“Foreseeable” is an adjective.
Is “foreseeable” a common word?
“Foreseeable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
