prognosticating

Meanings

• verb

  The act of making predictions or forecasts, especially about future events.

• noun

  The ability to predict or foretell future events.

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Synonyms

foretell , presage , prophesy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prognosticating
posticate , animate , contemplate , venerate

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Variants

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prognosticate , prognosticated , prognosticates , prognosticating , prognosticative , prognosticator , prognosticators

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Forms

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prognosticated, prognosticates, prognosticating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prognosticare', which means 'to foretell' or 'to announce beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prognosticate' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In medieval Europe, prognosticators were often called 'seers' or 'soothsayers'.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that the flight patterns of birds could be used for prognostication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

2. Prediction: A statement or belief about what is going to happen in the future.

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Culture

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Prognosticating has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of science fiction and fantasy, where it is often depicted as a powerful and mysterious ability. In some cultures, such as ancient Rome, prognosticators were considered to be highly respected and even revered figures. In modern times, prognosticating is often associated with astrology, tarot readings, and other forms of divination.

How to Memorize "prognosticating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making predictions, such as a person studying the stars or consulting a crystal ball.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of predicting the future or foretelling events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-G-N-O-S-T-I-C-A-T-E' to remember the meaning: Predicting Results Of Global Natural Occurrences That Indicate Change And Trends.

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