prognosis
UK: /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ | US: /prɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/
n. a forecast of the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation
n. (general) a prediction or estimate of future events
prognosis = pro<before> + gno<know> + sis<noun suffix>
- pro (from Greek pro, meaning "before")
- gno (from Greek gnōsis, meaning "knowledge")
- sis (Greek noun suffix indicating a state or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "prognosis" originates from Greek prognōsis, combining pro ("before") and gnōsis ("knowledge"). It originally referred to medical foresight—predicting disease outcomes based on observed symptoms. Over time, it broadened to include any informed prediction. The root gno also appears in words like "diagnosis" (knowing through) and "agnostic" (without knowledge).
The doctor gave a positive prognosis after the successful surgery.
The economic prognosis suggests a slow recovery next year.
Her prognosis for the project’s success was optimistic.
Ancient physicians relied on prognosis to guide treatments.
The weather prognosis warned of heavy rainfall.