predictive
Americanadjective
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of or relating to prediction.
The predictive power of the software is its ability to analyze relationships in the data at a speed and on a scale not previously possible.
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used or useful for predicting or foretelling the future.
Astrologers look for predictive signs among the stars.
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being an indication of the future or of future conditions.
The cold wind was predictive of snow.
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Digital Technology. relating to or being computer or smartphone software that uses the text just entered in a message or document to suggest words that may be wanted next.
There's a combination of artificial intelligence and special algorithms in the code that makes the predictive text happen.
Other Word Forms
- nonpredictive adjective
- predictively adverb
- predictiveness noun
- unpredictive adjective
- unpredictively adverb
Etymology
Origin of predictive
First recorded in 1630–40; from Late Latin praedictīvus “foretelling”; predict, -ive
Example Sentences
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If winning in spring training is not predictive, neither is it irrelevant.
From Los Angeles Times
Their predictive power stems from a basic financial incentive: Traders risk their own capital.
The predictive approach centers on measuring p tau217, a protein found in plasma, the liquid component of blood.
From Science Daily
The new approach is the first that is both simple and predictive, allowing scientists to calculate particle motion without relying on overly complex assumptions.
From Science Daily
“Calling it predictive markets never fooled me,” Christie says.
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