Antonyms for prediction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pri-dik-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈdɪk ʃən

Definition of prediction

Origin : 1560s, from Middle French prédiction and directly from Medieval Latin predictionem (nominative predictio), from Latin praedictio "a foretelling," noun of action from past participle stem of praedicere (see predict).

noun declaration made in advance

Example sentences :

With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

The positive character of this prediction made it very, welcome.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various

To assist the prediction of the course and occurrence of storms.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various

Many men had sought to marry her, but Dr. Eben's prediction had been realized.
Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous

He was certainly beset by this singular idea, which became, so to say, a prediction.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

We need scarcely add that the prediction of Teissier was more than fulfilled.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

The event justified the prediction, and showed the wisdom of his counsel.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

And he held out the telegraph-blank with the morning's prediction on it.
Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He was one of the first to answer to his own call, to fulfill his own prediction.
Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. » by Various

He persisted in his scheme of two meals a day, for it had fulfilled the doctor's prediction.
Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett

Synonyms for prediction

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