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verb (used with object)
1.
to forecast or predict (something future) from present indications or signs; prophesy.
2.
to foretoken; presage: birds prognosticating spring.
verb (used without object)
3.
to make a forecast; prophesy.
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Prognosticator
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Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin prognōsticātus, past participle of prognōsticāre. See prognostic, -ate1
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin prognōsticātus, past participle of prognōsticāre. See prognostic, -ate1
Related forms
prog·nos·ti·ca·tor, noun
non·prog·nos·ti·ca·tive, adjective
un·prog·nos·ti·cat·ed, adjective
un·prog·nos·ti·ca·tive, adjective
Synonyms
1. foretell, foresee, project.
1. foretell, foresee, project.
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prognosticate prog·nos·ti·cate (prŏg-nŏs'tĭ-kāt')
v. prog·nos·ti·cat·ed, prog·nos·ti·cat·ing, prog·nos·ti·cates
To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell.
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