Definition

In a way that can be anticipated or predicted based on previous knowledge or experience.

Example

The results of the experiment were expectably consistent with our hypothesis.

Conversation

Did you see how the game ended last night?

Yeah, it was pretty wild, but I expectably thought they would win.

I know, right? They always seem to pull through in the last minute.

Exactly! It’s like they thrive under pressure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expectably → It is formed from "expect" (from Latin "expectare", meaning to look out for or await) and "-ably" (a suffix meaning in a manner that is). The word "expectably" means in a manner that can be anticipated or looked forward to.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking out for' something ('expect') and how it can happen 'in a manner' ('-ably'). This helps you remember that 'expectably' refers to something that can be anticipated.

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