Prediction

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkʃən/

Definitions of prediction

noun a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future

Example Sentences

A1 My prediction for tomorrow's weather is sunny.

A2 The fortune teller made a prediction about my future.

B1 The scientist's prediction about the outcome of the experiment was accurate.

B2 Economists are making predictions about the potential impact of the new policy.

C1 Her prediction about the stock market proved to be correct, earning her a substantial profit.

C2 The data analyst's prediction models have been highly accurate in forecasting market trends.

Examples of prediction in a Sentence

formal The scientist's prediction about the impact of climate change was based on thorough research.

informal I have a prediction that it's going to rain later today.

slang My prediction is that she's going to ace the test.

figurative His prediction about the outcome of the project was like reading tea leaves.

Grammatical Forms of prediction

• past tense: predicted
• plural: predictions
• comparative: more predictable
• superlative: most predictable
• present tense: predicts
• future tense: will predict
• perfect tense: has predicted
• continuous tense: is predicting
• singular: prediction
• positive degree: predictable
• infinitive: to predict
• gerund: predicting
• participle: predicted

Origin and Evolution of prediction

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prediction' originated from the Latin word 'praedictio', which is derived from the verb 'praedicere' meaning 'to foretell'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prediction' has come to be commonly used in various fields such as science, astrology, and everyday conversation to refer to forecasting future events or outcomes based on present information or patterns.