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prognosis Synonyms

Another word for prognosis

Choosing another word for prognosis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A medical opinion or forecast regarding the likely course, duration, and outcome of a disease or ailment, as well as the patient's prospect of recovery.

Usage Example

"Because the tumor was detected at a very early stage, the oncologist gave the patient an encouraging forecast."

Strong
forecast
outlook
prediction
prognostication
projection

• noun (Context 2)

A forecast or prediction of the probable outcome or future development of any situation, especially in economics, politics, or business.

Usage Example

"Financial analysts offered a gloomy forecast for the housing market over the next fiscal year."

Strongest
forecast
prediction
outlook
Strong
projection
prognostication
prophecy
prospect

Opposites of prognosis

The opposite of prognosis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retrospect
hindsight
See all opposites of prognosis

• Nearby Words

progenitor
progenitrix
progeny
prognosis
program
programmable
programmatic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prognosis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prognosis
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