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.