prognostic
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1prog·nos·tic

noun \präg-ˈnäs-tik\

Definition of PROGNOSTIC

1
: something that foretells : portent

Examples of PROGNOSTIC

  1. <a prognostic of a global pandemic that turned out to be distressingly accurate>

Origin of PROGNOSTIC

Middle English pronostique, from Middle French, from Latin prognosticum, from Greek prognōstikon, from neuter of prognōstikos foretelling, from progignōskein
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PROGNOSTIC

2prognostic

adjective

Definition of PROGNOSTIC

: of, relating to, or serving as ground for prognostication or a prognosis <prognostic weather charts> <favorable prognostic signs>

First Known Use of PROGNOSTIC

1603

prog·nos·tic

adjective \präg-ˈnäs-tik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PROGNOSTIC

: of, relating to, or serving as ground for a prognosis <a prognostic sign>

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