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单词 unpredictability
释义
unpredictability
noun[U]
uk
/ˌʌn.prɪˌdɪk.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌʌn.prɪˌdɪk.təˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
thequalityorfactof beingunpredictable(=likelytochangesuddenlyand withoutreason):
Probably the onlypredictablething about the Britishweatherisitsunpredictability.
His unpredictability is what makes him sodifficulttoplayagainst.
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  • Adding to the unpredictability of thesituationisongoingpoliticalinstabilityin thecountry.
  • The oneconstantthroughoutthecrisishas beenitsunpredictability.
  • Themeetingshave anairof unpredictability.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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(Definition ofunpredictabilityfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofunpredictability

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One reason for thatunpredictabilitylies in the fact that an individual's needs and wants themselves often cannot be articulated.
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However, while it is certainly true that neo-patrimonialism, indicated byunpredictabilityand bloated cabinets, will disrupt any reform efforts, genuine change does take place.
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Lastly, he makes the point that by taking away the inevitability of an end, looping creates a sort of managedunpredictability.
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Theunpredictabilityof the lives they had led could mean they were subject to irresolvable conflicts as to what indeed might constitute the 'right path'.
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Uncertainty here is derived from theunpredictabilityof human nature.
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Theunpredictabilityof its appearance and the instability of flow have to be built in to the works.
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However, that entrepreneur has to confront another source of ignorance, theunpredictabilityof the future at the point of decision.
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As a matter of fact,unpredictabilityand randomness may be conveniently identified in various physico-mathematical contexts.
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If nobody says, there is nounpredictabilitynor physical randomness.
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Unpredictabilityis in the nature of the scientific enterprise.
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First, it provides a framework in which one can show thatunpredictabilityis stronger than undecidability.
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The reason for thisunpredictabilityis that most of the relevant data has been collected from cats, who are notoriously non-circadian in their sleep patterns.
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These problems are characterized, above all, by theirunpredictability.
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Respond tounpredictabilityin resource and environmental systems by using a precautionary approach to management.
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The complexity andunpredictabilityof the system ensures that each performance is unique in both movement and sound.
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