Prognosticate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /prɒɡˈnÉ’stɪkeɪt/

Origin

From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.

Full definition of prognosticate

Verb

1. (transitive) To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead.
2. (transitive) To presage, betoken.The bluebells may prognosticate an early spring this year.

Synonyms

• presage, prophesy, foretell

Related terms

• prognosis
• prognostication