unpredictability
The quality of being unpredictableThe quality of being unpredictable.
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» The unpredictability of certain events is incredible.
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2 senses(uncountable)The quality of being unpredictable.
Unvorhersehbarkeit
непредсказу́емостьnepredskazújemostʹ
непередба́чуваністьneperedbáčuvanistʹ, непрогнозо́ваністьneprohnozóvanistʹ
the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
(countable)Something which is unpredictable.
Examples
6 sentencesThe unpredictability of certain events is incredible.
What makes English difficult is its unpredictability.
Sami was known for his unpredictability and aggressiveness.
The beauty of life lies in its unpredictability.
His untimely death reminded people of the fragility of life and its unpredictability.
Translations
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Forms
plural: unpredictabilities| Singular | unpredictability |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses:capriciousness
- the trait of being unpredictably irresolute:volatility
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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