foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

1

: being such as may be reasonably anticipated

foreseeable problems

foreseeable consequences

2

: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible

in the foreseeable future

foreseeability

fȯr-ˌsē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of foreseeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Automation and robotics will also increase the usage of electricity in the foreseeable future. —Samuel Gibson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Despite the limitations of existing biometric modules, fingerprint and face authentication technology are expected to be the go-to biometric methods for the foreseeable future. —Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025

Henry hasn’t wavered, at least publicly, about being locked in on the Buckeyes for the foreseeable future. —Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

The good news is the team locked up one of their star offensive weapons for the foreseeable future. —Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreseeable

• in/for the foreseeable future

Rhymes for foreseeable

• agreeable
• disagreeable
• unenviable
• unforeseeable
• friable

Legal Definition

foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances

a foreseeable risk

the foreseeable expenses

a foreseeable plaintiff

foreseeably adverb