Definition

Something that can be anticipated or predicted to happen; it is not surprising or unusual.

Example

The results of the experiment were expectable given the conditions we set.

Conversation

Did you see the movie everyone was talking about?

Yeah, I finally watched it last night!

What did you think? I found the ending pretty expectable.

Same here! I was hoping for a twist, but it was pretty straightforward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expectable → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "spectare" (meaning to look). The word "expectable" means something that can be looked forward to or anticipated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking out' ('ex-') for something that is coming — that's why expectable means something you can anticipate.

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