Prognostication: meaning, definitions and examples

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prognostication

 

[ ˌprɒɡnɒstɪˈkeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

future prediction

Prognostication refers to the act of predicting or foretelling future events or outcomes based on present signs or indications. It is often associated with divination or fortune-telling practices.

Synonyms

forecast, prediction, prophecy.

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Word Description / Examples
prognostication

Use in more formal or literary contexts, often implies a more detailed or authoritative prediction.

  • The expert's prognostication about the economy was published in a journal.
  • Ancient texts often contained detailed prognostications about celestial events.
prediction

Use in general contexts when someone is guessing or estimating a future event based on data or intuition.

  • Her prediction for the election results was surprisingly accurate.
  • They made a prediction about the winner of the game.
forecast

Use when referring to the estimation of future events, particularly in weather and economics.

  • The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for tomorrow.
  • The economic forecast suggests a period of growth in the next quarter.
prophecy

Use when referring to a divine or mystical prediction, often found in religious or mythological contexts. This word can have a mystical or supernatural connotation.

  • The prophecy foretold the coming of a great king.
  • He claimed to have received a prophecy in a dream.

Examples of usage

  • Her accurate prognostications about the stock market impressed everyone.
  • The weather forecasters rely on various tools for their prognostications.
  • The ancient civilizations had different methods of prognostication, such as reading the stars or entrails.
  • Despite their skepticism, they could not deny the accuracy of the prophet's prognostications.
  • His gift of prognostication made him a sought-after advisor in the royal court.

Translations

Translations of the word "prognostication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prognóstico

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान

🇩🇪 Prognose

🇮🇩 ramalan

🇺🇦 прогнозування

🇵🇱 prognoza

🇯🇵 予測 (yosoku)

🇫🇷 prédiction

🇪🇸 pronóstico

🇹🇷 tahmin

🇰🇷 예측 (yecheuk)

🇸🇦 تنبؤ

🇨🇿 prognóza

🇸🇰 prognóza

🇨🇳 预测 (yùcè)

🇸🇮 napoved

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжам

🇬🇪 პროგნოზი

🇦🇿 proqnoz

🇲🇽 pronóstico

Etymology

The word 'prognostication' has its roots in the Latin word 'prognosticatio', which means to foretell or predict. The practice of prognostication has been a part of human history for centuries, with individuals seeking to understand and anticipate future events. From ancient civilizations looking to the stars for guidance to modern-day weather forecasts, the concept of prognostication continues to be a fascinating aspect of human curiosity and belief in the unknown.

See also: prognosticator.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,538 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.