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 of prognostication

• prediction
• forecasting
• forecast
• predicting
• prophecy

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

An interesting layer to that is how playoff prognostication has improved since 2017-18. —Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

This weekend is make or break for the Oscars race, as tonight’s SAG Awards Actor Awards are also quite key for prognostications. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026

Prior to parting ways on Sunday, a farewell brunch will double as a forum for a bit of prognostication regarding how the tournament will ultimately play out. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026

Rather than accept that prognostication, Thomas made full use of Google’s Gemini tool to learn more about his son’s condition and advocate on his behalf. —Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pronosticacioun, prognosticacyon "action of foretelling events, prediction, sign portending an event," borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French pronosticacion, borrowed from Medieval Latin pronōsticātiōn-, pronōsticātiō (also with -g-) "forecast, prognosis," from prognōsticāre, pronōsticāre "to predict, forecast, portend" + Latin -tiōn-, tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at prognosticate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prognostication

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

prognostication

noun

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

: forecast entry 2