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predictively

/prɪˈdɪktɪvli/
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Adjective:predictive
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predictively Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that relates to or serves to forecast future events, trends, or outcomes, especially through data analysis or modeling.

Example

"The new software analyzes maintenance logs to identify equipment failures predictively before a breakdown occurs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'predictively' with 'predictably': 'predictively' means in a manner that forecasts or anticipates future outcomes (often using data), whereas 'predictably' means in a way that was easily expected or unsurprising.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Predictively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/predictively
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