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Prognosis

Verb / 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

medicalprognosis forecast prospect 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.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor's prognosis was that the patient would recover in a few days.
  2. The prognosis for the economy is not looking good.
  3. The weather forecast gave a positive prognosis for the weekend.
  4. The prognosis for the team's chances of winning the game was not good.
  5. The doctor's prognosis was accurate and the patient made a full recovery.

Quotes

  • The prognosis for the future is not good.
  • The prognosis for the economy is uncertain.
  • The prognosis for the patient's recovery is positive.

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