prognostication — the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑɡˌnɑstɪˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 미래의 사건을 예언하거나 예측하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 프라그나스티**케이**션
Example Sentences
- His prognostication that pizza would rain from the sky was met with skeptical laughter.
- The economist's gloomy prognostication about the market crash proved to be wrong.
- Ancient Romans valued prognostication so much they consulted chicken entrails before important decisions.
prognostication
NOUN//prɑɡˌnɑstɪˈkeɪʃən//
the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
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Origin
From Greek prognostikon, meaning 'foreknowing.' The word combined the concept of knowing something in advance, which evolved into our modern sense of prediction or forecast.
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“His prognostication that pizza would rain from the sky was met with skeptical laughter.”
“The economist's gloomy prognostication about the market crash proved to be wrong.”
“Ancient Romans valued prognostication so much they consulted chicken entrails before important decisions.”
“Medical prognostication helps doctors discuss treatment options with patients.”
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