prognostication

noun

prog·​nos·​ti·​ca·​tion (ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an indication in advance : foretoken

2

a

: an act, the fact, or the power of prognosticating : forecast

b

: foreboding

Synonyms

• auguring
• augury
• bodement
• cast
• forecast
• forecasting
• foretelling
• predicting
• prediction
• presaging
• prognosis
• prognostic
• prognosticating
• prophecy
• prophesy
• soothsaying
• vaticination

Examples of prognostication in a Sentence

the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him

at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger

Recent Examples on the Web

Over five decades later, that bit of cinematic prognostication is pushing toward reality as Rolls-Royce moves forward with plans for its space nuclear Micro-Reactor that could, among other things, power spacecraft propulsion systems. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 July 2024

What a positive outlook means for your portfolio Financial pros caution against making any wholesale changes to your portfolio based on short-term market prognostications. —Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 July 2024

The Guilford Police have put out a warrant for Chuckles for his 2024 prognostication of an early spring and subsequent snowstorm. —Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2024

Chuck’s prognostication sparked cheers from those in attendance, all of them delighted by the prospects of an early spring. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

prognostication

noun

prog·​nos·​ti·​ca·​tion (ˌ)präg-ˌnäs-tə-ˈkā-shən 

: forecast entry 2