predictive
prih-DIHK-tihv
Predictive (adjective) means Able to be used for, or useful in, forecasting future outcomes. Example: “The software uses predictive text to guess your next word as you type.”
adjective
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Able to be used for, or useful in, forecasting future outcomes.
"The software uses predictive text to guess your next word as you type."
"Predictive maintenance can catch machine failures before they happen."
How to use predictive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelated to forecasting — useful for figuring out what's likely to happen next.
Common pairings
predictive text
predictive model
predictive analytics
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Word forms
- Plural
- predictives
- Comparative
- more predictive
- Superlative
- most predictive
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Etymology
From Latin praedictivus, from predict plus the adjective-forming suffix -ive.
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What does “predictive” mean?
The word “predictive” means able to be used for, or useful in, forecasting future outcomes. In plain terms, related to forecasting — useful for figuring out what's likely to happen next.
How do you pronounce “predictive”?
“Predictive” is pronounced prih-DIHK-tihv (/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “predictive” in a sentence?
Here is “predictive” used in a sentence: “The software uses predictive text to guess your next word as you type.”
What is the opposite of “predictive”?
The opposite of “predictive” — its antonyms — is reactive.
What part of speech is “predictive”?
“Predictive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “predictive” come from?
The word “predictive” comes from Latin. From Latin praedictivus, from predict plus the adjective-forming suffix -ive.
Is “predictive” a common word?
“Predictive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
