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predictable course

[prɪˈdɪktəbəl kɔːrs]
noun phrasepl: predictable courses
curso previsível
1. A sequence of events or direction of development that can be anticipated or foreseen based on patterns, trends, or established behavior
The predictable course of the disease meant doctors could prepare treatment plans in advance.
O curso previsível da doença significava que os médicos poderiam preparar planos de tratamento com antecedência.
2. A trajectory or path that follows an expected or typical pattern
Following the predictable course of previous elections, the incumbent won by a narrow margin.
Seguindo o curso previsível das eleições anteriores, o incumbente venceu por uma margem estreita.
Synonyms
expected trajectoryforeseeable pathanticipated directionroutine developmentstandard pattern
Antonyms
unpredictable courseunexpected turnsurprising developmenterratic pathchaotic trajectory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso previsível
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho previsível
Alternative using 'caminho' (path) is also common
Portugal
rumo previsível
Using 'rumo' (direction/course) is more frequent in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

run its course
stay the course
follow a pattern
business as usual
more of the same
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