What is another word for prognosis?

Common synonyms for prognosis include forecast, prospect, medicalprognosis.

What is the opposite of prognosis?

Antonyms of prognosis include beginning, cause, origin, start, source.

Synonyms for

Prognosis

Noun / prɑ:ˈgnəʊsʌs / Another word for prognosis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Prognosis means a prediction or forecast of the outcome of a disease or condition.

Synonyms & similar words

forecast prospect medicalprognosis forecast prediction estimate outlook diagnosis prophecy projection forewarning expectation foreknowledge premonition foresight anticipation augury divination presage prospect foreboding prevision vision

Synonyms by register

Formal

prediction forecast prospect anticipation

Informal

outlook what's next what's gonna happen

Literary

augury presage

Antonyms

beginning cause origin start source creation

Common collocations

good prognosis
poor prognosis
guarded prognosis
favorable prognosis
grim prognosis
immediate prognosis
long-term prognosis

Word family

noun prognosis

adjective prognostic

Usage note

Primarily used in medical contexts to describe the likely course of a disease or ailment. While it can be used more generally for future outcomes, its medical association is very strong.

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