predict

English

/pɹɪˈdɪkt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
  • (transitive) To imply.
  • (intransitive) To make predictions.
  • (transitive) To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praedīcere (mention beforehand) root from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (point out, show, point, teach, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deyḱ-

Gloss

point out, show, point, teach, instruct

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

教

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