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Definition of Prognostic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions.
Exact synonyms: Predictive, Prognosticative
Similar to: Prophetic, Prophetical
Derivative terms: Predict, Predict, Prognosis, Prognosis, Prognosticate
Similar to: Prophetic, Prophetical
Derivative terms: Predict, Predict, Prognosis, Prognosis, Prognosticate
2. Noun. A sign of something about to happen. "He looked for an omen before going into battle"
Exact synonyms: Omen, Portent, Presage, Prodigy, Prognostication
Generic synonyms: Augury, Foretoken, Preindication, Sign
Specialized synonyms: Auspice, Foreboding, Death Knell
Derivative terms: Omen, Ominous, Ominous, Portend, Portentous, Portentous, Presage, Prodigious, Prognosticate
Generic synonyms: Augury, Foretoken, Preindication, Sign
Specialized synonyms: Auspice, Foreboding, Death Knell
Derivative terms: Omen, Ominous, Ominous, Portend, Portentous, Portentous, Presage, Prodigious, Prognosticate
Definition of Prognostic
1. a. Indicating something future by signs or symptoms; foreshowing; aiding in prognosis; as, the prognostic symptoms of a disease; prognostic signs.
2. n. That which prognosticates; a sign by which a future event may be known or foretold; an indication; a sign or omen; hence, a foretelling; a prediction.
3. v. t. To prognosticate.
Definition of Prognostic
1. Adjective. Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction. ¹
2. Noun. (rare medicine) prognosis ¹
3. Noun. A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold. ¹
4. Noun. A prediction of the future. ¹
5. Noun. One who predicts the future. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prognostic
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