predicted
UK: prɪˈdɪktɪd | US: prɪˈdɪktɪd
vt. stated or estimated that something will happen in the future
vt. foretold based on observation or reasoning
The word "predict" originates from Latin praedictus, combining prae- (before) and dicere (to say). The morpheme pre- signifies anticipation, while dict reflects the act of speaking or declaring. Over time, the term evolved in English to mean forecasting future events through logical or observational methods. The suffix -ed marks the past tense, indicating an action already performed.
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for tomorrow.
She correctly predicted the outcome of the election.
Ancient astronomers predicted eclipses with remarkable accuracy.
No one could have predicted the sudden market crash.
The model predicts a rise in global temperatures by 2050.