What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
previsible
Example
The outcome of the game was previsible since the team had been performing poorly. [previsible: adjective]
Example
It was previsible that the traffic would be heavy during rush hour. [previsible: adjective]
predictable
Example
The plot of the movie was predictable, and I knew how it would end. [predictable: adjective]
Example
Her reaction was predictable, given her history with similar situations. [predictable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Predictable is more commonly used than previsible in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between previsible and predictable?
Previsible is more formal than predictable.
