Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Prognosis”
A doctor's forecast about how an illness will develop and whether the patient will recover.
Word Family of Prognosis
What is the noun of prognosis? — prognosis
What is the adjective of prognosis? — prognostic
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery. A2
- The prognosis for early-stage cancer is usually more favorable. B1
- Specialists issued a cautious prognosis pending further test results. B2
Word Form Patterns for Prognosis
-ic
Adds **-ic** to form an adjective meaning relating to or resembling. Example: prognosis → prognostic.
Origin and Word Formation of Prognosis
From Greek prognosis (foreknowledge): pro- (before) + gnosis (knowledge).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Prognosis
Wrong: The plural of prognosis is prognosis.
Correct: The plural of prognosis is prognoses.
Greek -is nouns form plurals with -es
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Prognosis
What are the word forms of “prognosis”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “prognosis”?
“prognosis” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “prognosis” come from?
From Greek prognosis (foreknowledge): pro- (before) + gnosis (knowledge).