Definition

A statement about what will happen in the future based on information or belief.

Example

The weather forecast gave a prediction of rain for tomorrow.

Conversation

Have you seen the weather prediction for this weekend?

Yeah, it looks like it might rain all Saturday.

That's a bummer, I was hoping to go hiking.

Same here! Hopefully, the prediction changes before then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prediction → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "dicere" (meaning to say). The word refers to saying something before it happens, or forecasting an event.

Memory Tip

Think of saying something 'before' it happens — 'pre-' means before, and 'dicere' means to say.

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