predictive
A conditional statement that includes a prediction in the dependent clauseA conditional statement that includes a prediction in the dependent clause (e.g. "if it rains, the game will be cancelled", "give her an inch and she'll take a mile.").
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» Bears are known for their predictive dormancy.
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2 sensesA conditional statement that includes a prediction in the dependent clause (e.g. "if it rains, the game will be cancelled", "give her an inch and she'll take a mile.").
Simulated data generated from a statistical model, based on the estimates for the real data.
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.
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
plural: predictives| Singular | predictive |
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See also
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