prognostication

[ prog-nos-ti-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of prognosticating.
2. a forecast or prediction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostication¹

1350–1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō ). See prognosticate, -ion

Example Sentences

But, after five weeks of prognostication, punditry, speculation, witness statements, conjecture, testimony, acrimony, incendiary speech and posturing, Trump’s fate rests in the hands of 12 ordinary, flesh and blood Americans.

From Salon

He arrived on campus with high expectations under coach John McKay, but he exceeded every reasonable prognostication by becoming one of the most dominant running backs in college football history.

From Seattle Times

Don’t construe this prognostication as a reason not to vote, but Romney knows his party is terminally ill, and may well breathe its last gasp come Election Day this November.

From Salon

I could be didactic with you — sure, quit your job, marry your partner, move to the burbs — and that may feel like a prognostication of sorts.

From Los Angeles Times

But I shouldn’t have to do all this prognostication.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• forecasting
• prognosis
• prophecy