predictive
adjective/prɪˈdɪktɪv/
Frequency rank: #8,888 most common English word
Meaning
Having the ability to predict or forecast future events or outcomes.
Example sentence
The company uses predictive software to forecast customer demand before it happens.
Synonyms & related words
- forecasting
- prophetic
- anticipatory
- projective
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