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

But Deco’s biggest success has been, by far, securing key pieces in the squad for the foreseeable future. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025

Doncic can help anchor the team for the foreseeable future, giving them a star to build around once James retires. —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

But there’s also a scenario where the Rays let the Gas Plant/stadium deal lapse on March 31 and continue a business-as-usual stance for the foreseeable future. —John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025

The bridge will remain closed for the foreseeable future. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreseeable

• in/for the foreseeable future

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