Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A statement about what will happen in the future based on current information or analysis. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Her prediction was right about the weather.Do you ever make a prediction about sports results?
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word praedictio, with prae- meaning before and dicere meaning to say. Entered the English language in the early 16th century.
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