Synonyms for prognosis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- prognoses → predictions, outlooks, forecasts, prospects…
Example sentences
- prospect Ukrainians face the prospect of a drawn-out war.
- forecast I wonder what’s the weather forecast for tomorrow.
- outlook Experts have a dire outlook for Morocco's economy.
- prediction I'm afraid your prediction was wide of the mark.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| prognosis | rising | |
| prospect | steady | |
| forecast | falling | |
| outlook | falling | |
| prediction | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- outlook2
- 8 letters
- forecast2, prospect2
- 10 letters
- prediction3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (outlook2 = 2 syllables).