Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prognostic
Adjective
/prɒɡˈnɒstɪk/
Definition
Related to predicting or forecasting a future event.
Examples
- The doctor provided a prognostic assessment of the patient’s recovery.
- Prognostic indicators can help determine the likely outcome of a treatment.
- Weather forecasts are often based on prognostic models.
Meaning
Prognostic refers to the ability to make predictions about future events based on the current situation or trends. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the forecast of a disease’s course.
Synonyms
- Predictive
- Foretelling
- Indicative
- Prescriptive
