prediction
Translation
prediction, forecast
Examples
The weather prediction was accurate.
The weather prediction was accurate.
She made a bold prediction about the future.
She made a bold prediction about the future.
Grammar Patterns
a prediction about ((sth.)) a prediction about (sth.) He made a prediction about the election.
to make a prediction to make a prediction It's difficult to make a prediction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forecast, prophecy, prognosis
Etymology
From Latin 'praedictio', from 'prae-' (before) + 'dicere' (to say). The act of saying something before it happens.
Memory Tips
'Pre-' means before, 'dict' relates to speaking (like in dictionary). So, a 'prediction' is something 'spoken before' it happens.