Word · Frequency #30012
prognostic
/prɒgˈnɒstik/
noun
征兆；预兆；前兆
A sign or indication by which a future event may be known or foretold.
- 1.
A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold.
预示未来事件的征兆。
- 2.
A prediction of the future.
对未来的预测。
- 3.
One who predicts the future.
预言未来的人。
预测；预言；预言者；预言家；预示未来事件的征兆。；对未来的预测。；预言未来的人。
In use
Dark clouds are often a prognostic of an approaching storm.
The sudden drop in sales was a clear prognostic of economic trouble.
Ancient Romans considered the flight of birds a prognostic for future events.
a prognostic of [sth]
表示某事发生的预兆
The dark clouds are a prognostic of rain.
乌云是下雨的预兆。
a prognostic for [sth]
常指医学上的预后
The initial test results are a favorable prognostic for the patient's recovery.
初步检查结果是患者康复的有利预后。
Common mistakes
The doctor prognosticed a good outcome.
Connections
Confusing words
- prognosis
- 预后，预断 · 'prognostic' 指预兆或先兆，而 'prognosis' 指对疾病或情况的预测结果，尤指医学上的预后。
- prognosticate
- 预言，预测 · 'prognostic' 是名词，指预兆；'prognosticate' 是动词，指进行预测的动作。
Word family
- prognosis
- 预后；预测 · pro- (before) + gnosis (knowledge)
- prognosticate
- 预言；预示 · prognostic + -ate (verb suffix)
- prognostication
- 预言；预测 · prognosticate + -ion (noun suffix)
- prognosticator
- 预言者；预测者 · prognosticate + -or (agent suffix)
Learner notes
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.