Prognosis

Pronunciation: /prɑˈɡnoʊsɪs/

Definitions of prognosis

noun A forecast of the likely outcome or course of a disease or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

A2 The prognosis for the economy is looking grim.

B1 The prognosis for the company's future is uncertain.

B2 The doctor's prognosis was that the surgery would be successful.

C1 The prognosis for the patient's condition is guarded.

C2 The long-term prognosis for the environment is concerning.

Examples of prognosis in a Sentence

formal The doctor provided a detailed prognosis for the patient's condition.

informal The doctor said the prognosis looks good for your recovery.

slang The prognosis is that you'll be back on your feet in no time.

figurative Despite the challenges, she maintained a positive prognosis for the project's success.

Grammatical Forms of prognosis

• plural: prognoses
• comparative: more prognostic
• superlative: most prognostic
• present tense: prognoses
• future tense: will prognose
• perfect tense: have prognosed
• continuous tense: is prognosing
• singular: prognosis
• positive degree: prognosis
• infinitive: to prognose
• gerund: prognosing
• participle: prognosed

Origin and Evolution of prognosis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'prognosis' originated from the Greek word 'prognōsis', which means foreknowledge or foreseeing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to the prediction of the course and outcome of a disease, the word 'prognosis' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to indicate the forecast or prediction of any future event or situation.