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- [prog-nos-ti-key-shuh n]
- /prɒgˌnɒs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /prɒɡ.nɒs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- [prog-nos-ti-key-shuh n]
- /prɒgˌnɒs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of prognostication word
- noun prognostication the act of prognosticating. 1
- noun prognostication a forecast or prediction. 1
- abbreviation PROGNOSTICATION prediction 1
- variable noun prognostication A prognostication is a statement about what you think will happen in the future. 0
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Origin of prognostication
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō). See prognosticate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Prognostication
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prognostication popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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prognostication usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prognostication
noun prognostication
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- augury — An augury is a sign of what will happen in the future.
- auspice — patronage or guidance (esp in the phrase under the auspices of)
- bodement — a foreboding or omen; presentiment.
- bodements — a foreboding or omen; presentiment.
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