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prediction Antonyms

Opposite of prediction

Pinning down the opposite of prediction requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A statement, estimate, or claim about what will happen in the future, often based on evidence, experience, or reasoning.

Usage Example

"The meteorologist's hindsight of heavy weekend snowfall turned out to be completely accurate."

Strong
hindsight
recollection

Similar words to prediction

Words similar to prediction shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

forecasting
forecast
foretelling
projection
prognostication
prophecy
prognosis
conjecture
See all synonyms of prediction

• Nearby Words

predictable
predictableness
predictably
prediction
predictive
predictively
predigested

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prediction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prediction
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