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prognostic

[ prog-nos-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to prognosis.
  2. predictive of something in the future:

    prognostic signs and symbols.



noun

  1. a forecast or prediction.
  2. an omen or portent; sign.

prognostic

/ prɒɡˈnɒstɪk /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or serving as a prognosis
  2. foretelling or predicting


noun

  1. med any symptom or sign used in making a prognosis
  2. a sign or forecast of some future occurrence

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Other Words From

  • prog·nosti·ca·ble adjective
  • prog·nosti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostic1

First recorded in 1375–1425; (for the adjective) late Middle English pronostik, from Medieval Latin prognōsticus, from Greek prognōstikós “of foreknowledge”; equivalent to pro- 2 + gnostic; noun derivative of the adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostic1

C15: from Old French pronostique, from Latin prognōsticum, from Greek prognōstikon, from progignōskein to know in advance

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Example Sentences

In general, comas are a negative prognostic factor and indicate severe damage.

Its continued presence in pulmonary tuberculosis is, however, a grave prognostic sign, even when the physical signs are slight.

The prognostic of Costal about the weather appeared likely to be realised.

And do you think that the howling of the dog is a prognostic of your death, any more than the death of either of your servants?

Encouraged by this favourable prognostic, Clovis girded on his armour, engaged in battle, and gained a complete victory.

If it went out, it was judged a very unlucky prognostic, and was to be expiated with infinite ceremonies.

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