Sekirov Dictionary

prognostic

UK /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪk/US /pɹɑɡˈnɑs.tɪk/

noun 4
adjective 1
forms 3

noun4

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A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold.
- Careful observers may foretell the hour (By sure prognostics) when to dread a show’r. While rain depends, the pensive cat gives o’er Her frolics, and pursues her tail no more. — 1710
•
A prediction of the future.
- The choice of a successor was no light matter. That choice would inevitably be considered by the country as a prognostic of the highest import. — 1849
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(rare) prognosis
- There are several opinions as to what he meant But no one considers it a happy prognostic. — 1935
One who predicts the future.

adjective1

Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction.

forms

prognostics · more prognostic · most prognostic

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