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futurology
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fu·tur·ol·o·gy  (fych-rl-j)
n.
The study or forecasting of potential developments, as in science, technology, and society, using current conditions and trends as a point of departure.

futur·o·logi·cal (fychr--lj-kl) adj.
futu·rolo·gist n.

futurology [ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) the study or prediction of the future of mankind
futurologist  n

futurology
the art or practice of forecasting trends or developments in politics, science, society, etc.
See also: Future
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.futurology - the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
discipline, field of study, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, subject, field, study - a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
Translations
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] Nfuturología f
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒi] nfuturologie f
futurology
nFuturologie f
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] nfuturologia
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] nfuturologia


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A realistic, rather than a farfetched ideal of warrior, derives from three sources: the experience, the deeds and aspects of heroic warriors of the past; those new things that emerge in the qualities of the finest warriors of today, as well as from futurological projections of the development of their capabilities with regard to future conditions and requirements.
Univerzalne Futurologicke Operacie" (Universal Futurological Operations) provided an unprecedented opportunity to get acquainted with the full range of work by Slovakian artist Julius Koller.
Having established that great transformation, Imhof's introduction turns to his own interests, which range well beyond conventional historical demography to early modern painting and futurological speculation.
 
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