Prognosticator: meaning, definitions and examples

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prognosticator

 

[ prษ’ษกหˆnษ’stษชkeษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

astrology

A person who predicts the future based on supernatural guidance or using astrology.

Synonyms

diviner, forecaster, seer.

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Word Description / Examples
prognosticator

Often used in a professional or scientific context where someone predicts future events based on data or analysis.

  • The economist was a well-known prognosticator who accurately predicted the financial crisis.
  • As a weather prognosticator, she relied on complex models to forecast storms.
forecaster

Commonly used in everyday language to describe someone who predicts the weather or market trends.

  • The weather forecaster predicted heavy rain for the weekend.
  • A stock market forecaster suggested investing in technology companies.
diviner

Generally used in a mystical or spiritual context where someone predicts the future using supernatural methods.

  • The village turned to the local diviner to understand the meaning behind recent omens.
  • She was known as a powerful diviner, interpreting signs from nature.
seer

Typically used in a mythical or literary context to describe someone who has the ability to see beyond the present and predict the future.

  • In ancient mythology, the seer was revered for his visions of the future.
  • The seer warned the king of the impending danger, but his advice was ignored.

Examples of usage

  • The prognosticator claimed that the position of the planets indicated a major event would occur next week.
  • She consulted the prognosticator to get insights into her love life.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A person who makes predictions about future events or trends.

Synonyms

forecaster, predictor, seer.

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prognosticator

This term is used in formal or technical contexts, often related to someone who predicts future events based on data or analysis.

  • The economic prognosticator released a report on the potential impacts of the new policy.
  • As a climate prognosticator, she accurately predicted the weather patterns for the next decade.
predictor

This is a general term used to describe anyone or anything that predicts an outcome. It is commonly used in various fields such as statistics, data analysis, and research.

  • He is a skilled predictor of stock market trends.
  • The early predictor of the disease helped in managing the outbreak.
forecaster

Typically used in contexts related to weather or economic predictions. It is a more common and accessible term.

  • The weather forecaster said it will rain tomorrow.
  • Economic forecasters are predicting a recession next year.
seer

Often associated with mystical or supernatural abilities to foresee the future. The term can have a poetic or archaic connotation.

  • The ancient seer foretold the coming of a great king.
  • Many considered her a seer because of her uncanny ability to predict people's fortunes.

Examples of usage

  • The economic prognosticators are forecasting a recession in the coming year.
  • He has been accurate in his predictions so far, earning a reputation as a reliable prognosticator.

Translations

Translations of the word "prognosticator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prognosticador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคตเคฟเคทเฅเคฏเคตเค•เฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prognostiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peramal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณะฝะพะทะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prognostyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบˆ่จ€่€… (yogensha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prognostiqueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pronosticador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kahin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์–ธ์ž (yeonjeja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชู†ุจุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prognostik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prognostik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข„่จ€่€… (yรนyรกnzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prognostik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรกmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะถะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proqnozlaลŸdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pronosticador

Etymology

The word 'prognosticator' originated from the Latin word 'prognosticare', which means 'foretell'. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe individuals who predict future events. Prognosticators have been a part of various cultures and belief systems throughout history, providing insights and guidance based on their interpretations of signs, symbols, or celestial movements.

See also: prognostication.