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prognostic
[ prog-nos-tik ]
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
Other Words From
- prog·nosti·ca·ble adjective
- prog·nosti·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of prognostic1
Word History and Origins
Origin of prognostic1
Example Sentences
In general, comas are a negative prognostic factor and indicate severe damage.
Its continued presence in pulmonary tuberculosis is, however, a grave prognostic sign, even when the physical signs are slight.
The prognostic of Costal about the weather appeared likely to be realised.
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?
Encouraged by this favourable prognostic, Clovis girded on his armour, engaged in battle, and gained a complete victory.
If it went out, it was judged a very unlucky prognostic, and was to be expiated with infinite ceremonies.
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