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Spanish word
predictivo
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðikˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivepredictive
Example
El modelo predictivo ayuda a predecir las ventas.
The predictive model helps predict sales.
More examples
La aplicación predictiva me sugirió cambiar la hora de salida.
The predictive app suggested changing my departure time.
Core concept
Property that enables anticipation of future trends or actions.
Common phrases
sistema predictivo
predictive system
aplicación predictiva
predictive app
Similar words
predecible: Can be anticipated reliably from current patterns or available information.
anticipatorio: Prepares or takes action in advance of expected future events.
proactivo: Takes initiative to act before potential problems or opportunities arise.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene carácter de predicción y sirve para anticipar tendencias o comportamientos futuros.
Word origin
It comes from the verb predecir (from Latin prae 'before' + dicere 'to say') with the suffix -ivo, which converts the verb into an adjective meaning pertaining to prediction.
Usage tips
- Typically collocates with technical nouns such as análisis, modelos, or sistemas rather than personal traits, so speakers often say con capacidad predictiva instead of calling someone predictivo.
Opposites
- impredecibleunpredictableadjective
- inciertouncertainadjective
Related words
- predictorpredictornoun
- predeciblepredictableadjective