prognostic Synonyms & Antonyms
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Prognostic as an Adjective
Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction.
Prognostic as a Noun
prognosis
A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold.
A prediction of the future.
One who predicts the future.
Prognostic in a Sentence
(By sure prognostics) when to dread a show’r.
Word Forms & Grammar
prognostic (comparative more prognostic, superlative most prognostic)
prognostic (plural prognostics)
Origin of Prognostic
From Medieval Latin prognosticus, from Ancient Greek προγνωστικός (prognōstikós, “foreknowing”), from πρό (pró) + γνωστικός (gnōstikós, “of or for knowing, good at knowing”), from γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “to learn to know, to perceive, to mark, to learn”).
Prognostic in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪk/ |
| Meaning | Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction |
| Plural | prognostics |
| Comparative / superlative | more prognostic, most prognostic |
Common Questions About Prognostic
Is prognostic an adjective or a noun?
Prognostic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of prognostic?
The plural of prognostic is prognostics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of prognostic?
The comparative form is more prognostic and the superlative form is most prognostic.