crystal-gazing vs prognostic

crystal-gazing

noun
  • The making of predictions about the future, especially when these are seen as very speculative. 

  • The action or practice of gazing into a crystal ball in the hope or belief of seeing the future. 

prognostic

noun
  • A prediction of the future. 

  • prognosis 

  • One who predicts the future. 

  • A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold. 

adj
  • Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction. 

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