"predictably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more predictably [comparative], most predictably [superlative]
Etymology: From predictable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|predictable|ly}} predictable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} predictably (comparative more predictably, superlative most predictably)
  1. In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.
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