Pre-dic'tion, n.

n. [Lat. prædictio, Fr. prédiction, Sp. prediccion, It. predizione.] The act of foretelling; that which is foretold; a previous declaration of a future event; prophesy. “The predictions of cold and long winters.” Bacon.

These predictions Are to the world in general as to Cæsar. Shak.

Synonyms—Prophecy; prognostication; foreboding; augury; divination; soothsaying; vaticination.