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.

Origin of prognostic

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

Other words from prognostic

prog·nos·ti·ca·ble, adjective
prog·nos·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby prognostic

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How to use prognostic in a sentence

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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British Dictionary definitions for prognostic

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

Origin of prognostic

C15: from Old French pronostique, from Latin prognōsticum, from Greek prognōstikon, from progignōskein to know in advance

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