Definition of PREDICTIVE

predictive

Meanings

Plural: predictives

Adjective Satellite

  • of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions

Adj

  • Useful in predicting.
  • Describing a predictor.
  • Expressing the expected accuracy of a statistical measure or of a diagnostic test.

Noun

  • 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.").
  • Simulated data generated from a statistical model, based on the estimates for the real data.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

reactive

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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