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prognostication

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Word: Prognostication

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Prognostication is the act of predicting or making a statement about what will happen in the future. It often suggests that this knowledge comes from special insight or signs.

Usage Instructions:
  • When to use: You can use "prognostication" when talking about predictions, especially those that seem to come from a knowledgeable or mysterious source. It is often used in formal or literary contexts.
  • How to use: Typically, it is used to describe the act of predicting or the result of a prediction.
Example Sentence:
  • The scientist made a prognostication about the climate, warning that the Earth would experience more severe weather events in the coming years.
Advanced Usage:
  • In academic or professional writing, "prognostication" can refer to forecasts in various fields such as economics, medicine, or weather.
  • Example: The doctor’s prognostication about the patient’s recovery was based on years of research.
Word Variants:
  • Prognosticate (verb): To predict or make a forecast.
    • Example: She tried to prognosticate the outcome of the election based on current polls.
  • Prognosis (noun): A forecast or prediction, especially in medicine regarding the likely outcome of a disease.
    • Example: The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient’s recovery.
Different Meanings:

While "prognostication" primarily refers to predicting the future, it can also imply a certain level of expertise or knowledge in making those predictions.

Synonyms:
  • Prediction
  • Forecast
  • Prophecy
  • Omen (when referring to signs of the future)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "A foregone conclusion": Something that is obvious or certain to happen.
    • Example: The team's victory was a foregone conclusion after their strong performance in the previous matches.
  • "Read the tea leaves": To predict the future based on signs or omens, often used informally.
    • Example: Some people think they can read the tea leaves to figure out what will happen in their careers.
Summary:

In summary, "prognostication" is a formal term for predicting future events, often considered to come from a knowledgeable or insightful source.

Noun
  1. knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
  2. a statement made about the future
  3. a sign of something about to happen
    • he looked for an omen before going into battle

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