C1 verb Formal

antedictive

/ˌæntiˈdɪktɪv/

To state, declare, or indicate a condition or event before it actually occurs; to pre-specify or predict based on prior logic or data. It is typically used in formal, technical, or logical contexts to describe the act of asserting a result in advance of its manifestation.

Examples

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1

I cannot antedict the weather for our picnic, but the clouds look promising.

I cannot predict the weather for our picnic, but the clouds look promising.

2

The scientific model was designed to antedict the behavior of the catalyst under high pressure.

The scientific model was designed to predict the behavior of the catalyst under high pressure.

3

Don't try to antedict the ending of the book; it ruins the surprise for everyone.

Don't try to predict the ending of the book; it ruins the surprise for everyone.

Word Family

Noun
antediction
Verb
antedict
Adverb
antedictively
Adjective
antedictive
Related
antedictor
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Ante' in poker—it is the money you put in BEFORE the game starts. Combined with 'dict' (to speak, like dictation), it means to speak before.

Quick Quiz

The complex algorithm was designed to ________ the fluctuations in the power grid to prevent blackouts.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antedict

Examples

1

I cannot antedict the weather for our picnic, but the clouds look promising.

everyday

I cannot predict the weather for our picnic, but the clouds look promising.

2

The scientific model was designed to antedict the behavior of the catalyst under high pressure.

academic

The scientific model was designed to predict the behavior of the catalyst under high pressure.

3

Don't try to antedict the ending of the book; it ruins the surprise for everyone.

informal

Don't try to predict the ending of the book; it ruins the surprise for everyone.

4

The treaty sought to antedict potential territorial disputes by establishing clear borders early on.

formal

The treaty sought to forestall/predict potential territorial disputes by establishing clear borders early on.

5

Market analysts attempt to antedict consumer trends months before the holiday season begins.

business

Market analysts attempt to forecast consumer trends months before the holiday season begins.

Word Family

Noun
antediction
Verb
antedict
Adverb
antedictively
Adjective
antedictive
Related
antedictor

Common Collocations

antedict the outcome to predict the result in advance
antedict a trend to forecast a popular movement
fail to antedict unable to see or state what will happen
antedict with precision to predict with high accuracy
antedict a crisis to warn of a disaster before it happens

Common Phrases

antedict the inevitable

to state what is obviously going to happen

impossible to antedict

something that cannot be known or stated beforehand

antedict the market

to forecast economic shifts

Often Confused With

antedictive vs predict

Predict is the standard, common term, while antedict is highly formal or technical.

antedictive vs contradict

Contradict means to speak against or deny, while antedict means to speak before.

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Usage Notes

Antedict (the verb form of antedictive) is extremely rare in modern English; you will primarily encounter it in logic, linguistics, or very old formal texts. In 99% of cases, 'predict' or 'forecast' is the preferred choice.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the prefix 'ante-' (before) with 'anti-' (against), thinking the word means to speak against something.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Ante' in poker—it is the money you put in BEFORE the game starts. Combined with 'dict' (to speak, like dictation), it means to speak before.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'ante' (before) and 'dicere' (to say).

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation: antedicts, antedicted, antedicting

Quick Quiz

The complex algorithm was designed to ________ the fluctuations in the power grid to prevent blackouts.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antedict

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