predictive
Useful in predictingUseful in predicting.
» Bears are known for their predictive dormancy.
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3 sensesUseful in predicting.
The amount of rain in April is predictive of the number of mosquitoes in May.
предсказывающийpredskazyvajuščij, предвещающийpredveščajuščij, предсказательныйpredskazatelʹnyj
Describing a predictor.
предиктивныйprediktivnyj
Expressing the expected accuracy of a statistical measure or of a diagnostic test.
- of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions
Examples
4 sentencesBears are known for their predictive dormancy.
The machine learning industry pursues the improvement of our predictive ability.
The predictive power of this theory has been demonstrated time and time again.
Predictive texting can lead to some amusing errors when sending messages.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from Latin praedictivus, from praedico. Equivalent to predict + -ive.Borrowed from Latin praedictivus, from praedico. Equivalent to predict + -ive.
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Forms
more predictive, most predictive| Comparative | more predictive Lesson |
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| Superlative | most predictive Lesson |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions:prognosticprognosticative
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form