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prognostic

[ prog-nos-tik ]

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adjective

of or relating to prognosis.
predictive of something in the future:
prognostic signs and symbols.

noun

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

prognostic

/ prɒɡˈnɒstɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or serving as a prognosis
foretelling or predicting

noun

med any symptom or sign used in making a prognosis
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.

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

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

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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?

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

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

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