vorhersehbarer

Vorhersehbarer is the comparative form of the German adjective vorhersehbar. It denotes a higher degree of predictability for a situation, event, or outcome relative to another. The base term vorhersehbar means able to be foreseen or anticipated.

Etymology and grammar: vorhersehbar is a compound of vorher (beforehand) and sehbar (visible). The comparative form is vorhersehbarer, and the superlative is am vorhersehbarsten. Like other adjectives, vorhersehbar agrees with the noun it modifies and with the surrounding article. For example: ein vorhersehbares Ergebnis, ein vorhersehbarer Verlauf, der Verlauf ist vorhersehbarer geworden. With a definite article the ending is typically -e (der vorhersehbarere Verlauf), while with an indefinite article the ending follows standard adjective declension (ein vorhersehbareres Ergebnis).

Usage and nuance: Vorhersehbarer is used when contrasting degrees of predictability, such as in risk assessments, forecasts, or analyses. It can describe both general tendencies and specific expectations. While synonyms like prognostizierbar or berechenbar convey related ideas, vorhersehbar emphasizes the ability to foresee based on patterns or information available, rather than solely on mathematical calculability.

Translations and related terms: In English, vorhersehbarer translates to “more predictable.” Related terms include vorhersehbar (predictable), prognostizierbar (forecastable/prognosticateable), and berechenbar (calculable or computable). The distinction among these terms can reflect context, data availability, and the degree of certainty involved.

See also: vorhersehbar, prognostizierbar, berechenbar, Voraussicht, Vorhersage.