prognostication

Meanings

• noun

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

• noun

  A prediction or prophecy.

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Rhymes

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postulation , exaltation , obstination

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Variants

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prognostication , prognostications

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Forms

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prognostications, prognosticated, prognosticating

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'prognostication' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The term 'weather prognosticator' was used in the 16th century to refer to someone who predicted the weather.

3. In the Harry Potter series, Professor Trelawney is known for her prognostications, or predictions, using a crystal ball.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prophecy: A prediction, especially one delivered by a recognized religious leader or interpreter of omens.

2. Divination: The act of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

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Culture

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Prognostications have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been used in various forms of literature, such as prophecies in mythology and predictions in science fiction. In the Middle Ages, people would consult astrologers and fortune tellers for prognostications about their future. Today, prognostications are used in various fields, such as meteorology for weather predictions and economics for market trends.

How to Memorize "prognostication"

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3. mnemonics
   

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