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Meaning of foreseeably
The primary meaning of the word "foreseeably" is to be able to predict or expect something as a likely result or consequence.
Etymology of foreseeably
The word "foreseeably" originates from the verb "foresee", which is a combination of "fore" (meaning before or prior to) and "see" (meaning to perceive or observe).
The term has been in use since the 15th century, with its meaning evolving to encompass the idea of anticipating or predicting future events or consequences.
Synonyms
predictably
obviously
clearly
evidently
apparently
plainly
noticeably
visibly
understandably
comprehensibly
discernibly
intelligibly
recognizably
perceivably
appreciably
manifestly
ostensibly
seemingly
allegedly
supposedly
presumably
allegedly
conceivably
imaginable
thinkable
believable
credible
plausible
likely
probable
expectably
anticipatably
foreseeably
previsibly
Definitions
- In a way that can be predicted or expected, based on available information or circumstances.
- * So as to be anticipated or foreseeable, with a reasonable degree of certainty.
Usage Examples
- The company's financial difficulties were foreseeably a result of poor management and inadequate planning.
- * It was foreseeably clear that the new policy would have a significant impact on the environment.
- * The consequences of the accident were foreseeably severe, given the high speed at which the vehicle was traveling.
Antonyms
unexpectedly
surprisingly
astonishingly
startlingly
shockingly
astoundingly
amazingly
incredibly
unbelievably
inconceivably
unimaginably
unforeseeably
unpredictably
unexpectably
improbably
implausibly
incongruously
discordantly
irregularly
aberrantly