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[ adjective ] of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions

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(Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)

Even in domains where detailed and predictive understanding is still lacking , but where some explanations are possible , as with lightning and weather and earthquakes , the appropriate kind of human_action has been more adequately indicated .

(S. Idell Pyle, et al., Onsets, Completions, and...)

A similar analysis of Figure 6 for the 34 boys would necessitate quite a different conclusion about the predictive value of onset age in forecasting their attainment of the pubescent stage .

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