prog·nos·ti·cate (pr g-ns t -k t )tr.v. prog·nos·ti·cat·ed, prog·nos·ti·cat·ing, prog·nos·ti·cates 1. To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. See Synonyms at predict. 2. To foreshadow; portend: urban renewal that prognosticates a social and cultural renaissance. [Middle English pronosticaten, from Medieval Latin progn  sticre, prognstict-, from Latin prognsticum, sign of the future, from Greek prognstikon, from neuter of prognstikos, foreknowing; see prognostic.]prog·nos ti·cation n.prog·nos ti·cative adj.prog·nos ti·cator n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | prognosticative - of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions prophetic, prophetical - foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; "prophetic writings"; "prophetic powers"; "words that proved prophetic" |
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