B2 verb Formal

prognosis

/prɒɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

A prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or a specific situation, such as an economic trend. It involves using current data and evidence to forecast what will happen in the future.

Examples

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1

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

2

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

3

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

Word Family

Noun
prognosis
Verb
prognosticate
Adverb
prognostically
Adjective
prognostic
Related
prognosticator
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Pro' means 'before' and 'gnosis' means 'knowledge.' It is the knowledge you have 'before' the final result occurs.

Quick Quiz

Despite the severity of the initial injury, the surgeon offered a positive _______ for her full recovery within six months.

Correct!

The correct answer is: prognosis

Examples

1

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

everyday

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

2

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

formal

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

3

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

informal

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

4

Recent longitudinal data allows for a more accurate prognosis of climate change impacts on coastal biodiversity.

academic

Recent longitudinal data allows for a more accurate prognosis of climate change impacts on coastal biodiversity.

5

The CEO requested a detailed prognosis of the company's financial health before the annual shareholder meeting.

business

The CEO requested a detailed prognosis of the company's financial health before the annual shareholder meeting.

Word Family

Noun
prognosis
Verb
prognosticate
Adverb
prognostically
Adjective
prognostic
Related
prognosticator

Common Collocations

medical prognosis medical prognosis
optimistic prognosis optimistic prognosis
grim prognosis grim prognosis
economic prognosis economic prognosis
long-term prognosis long-term prognosis

Common Phrases

favorable prognosis

favorable prognosis

uncertain prognosis

uncertain prognosis

poor prognosis

poor prognosis

Often Confused With

prognosis vs diagnosis

Diagnosis identifies the current nature of an illness or problem, whereas prognosis predicts its future course.

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Usage Notes

While commonly used in medicine, this word is also frequently applied to economics, politics, and business to describe a professional forecast. It sounds more formal and scientific than a simple 'prediction'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'diagnosis' when they actually mean 'prognosis' to describe the expected recovery or future outlook of a patient.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Pro' means 'before' and 'gnosis' means 'knowledge.' It is the knowledge you have 'before' the final result occurs.

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Word Origin

From Greek 'prognōsis', from 'pro' (before) + 'gignōskein' (to know).

Grammar Patterns

The plural form is 'prognoses' (pronounced /prɒɡˈnoʊ.siːz/) Often used with the verbs 'give', 'offer', or 'receive'
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Cultural Context

In Western medicine, providing a clear prognosis is a key part of informed consent and patient autonomy, allowing patients to plan their lives.

Quick Quiz

Despite the severity of the initial injury, the surgeon offered a positive _______ for her full recovery within six months.

Correct!

The correct answer is: prognosis

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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