Prognostic (Noun)
Meaning
A sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The doctor told the patient that the tumor's size was a poor prognostic for her chances of recovery.
- The sudden drop in temperature was a prognostic of the impending storm.
- The team's recent winning streak was a good prognostic for their chances in the playoffs.
- The unusual bird behavior was a prognostic of the earthquake that struck the next day.
- The company's declining sales were a prognostic of the financial troubles that lay ahead.