Models are useful predictive devices. A poll is not supposed to be a predictive tool. Most predictive computer packages have to be programmed to decipher particular data.
- 形容词 [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use predictive to describe something such as a test, science, or theory that is concerned with determining what will happen in the future.
PREDICTIVE definition: of or relating to prediction. See examples of predictive used in a sentence.
(Telecommunications) text messaging (of mobile phone technology) enabling mobile phones to predict the word being entered in a text message from the first few letters: predictive texting.
/prɪˈdɪktɪv/ IPA guide Other forms: predictively Definitions of predictive adjective relating to prediction; having value for making predictions synonyms: prognostic, prognosticative
Definition of predictive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
of or pertaining to prediction: losing one's predictive power. used or useful for predicting or foretelling the future: to look for predictive signs among the stars.
