prognostications
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1350–1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō). See prognosticate, -ion
1350–1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō). See prognosticate, -ion
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prognosticate (prɒɡˈnɒstɪˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to foretell (future events) according to present signs or indications; prophesy |
| 2. | (tr) to foreshadow or portend |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin prognōsticāre to predict] | |
| prognosti'cation | |
| —n | |
| prog'nosticative | |
| —adj | |
| prog'nosticator | |
| —n | |
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prognostication
early 15c., from O.Fr. pronosticacion (14c.), from M.L. prognosticationem (nom. prognosticatio), from prognosticatus, pp. of prognosticare "foretell," from L. prognostica "sign to forecast weather," from neuter plural of Gk. prognostikos "foreknowing," from progignoskein (see prognosis).
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Example sentences
But while such prognostications are understandable, they are misguided.
Gloomier prognostications suggest that, without a government bail-out, some firms could go bankrupt.
These many alarmist groups appear to have little concern over whether their global warming prognostications are accurate, however.
Therefore, any prognostications as to the future of the electric power market should be viewed with skepticism.
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