English Explanatory Dictionary

predictive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Useful in predicting.
  2. Describing a predictor.
  3. Expressing the expected accuracy of a statistical measure or of a diagnostic test.
noun
  1. A 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.").
  2. Simulated data generated from a statistical model, based on the estimates for the real data.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predictive.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-predictive.wav

Word forms

predictive more predictive most predictive predictives

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praedictivus, from praedico. Equivalent to predict + -ive.

Antonyms

reactive

Derived words

counterpredictive nonpredictive predictive coding predictively predictive market predictiveness predictive parser predictive power predictive programming predictive text predictive texting predictivity prequential unpredictive
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