How Do You Spell PREDICT?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪdˈɪkt] (IPA)

The word "predict" is spelled with nine letters and is pronounced as /prɪˈdɪkt/. The first syllable "pri" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the stressed /d/ sound. The second syllable "dict" is pronounced with a short "i" and a /k/ sound. The spelling of this word can be easier to remember if we break it down into its individual sounds. This helps us to see that it is spelled with a "d" and a "ct" at the end, which represents the /k/ sound.

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PREDICT Meaning and Definition

  1. Predict is a verb that refers to the act of estimating or foretelling something that may happen in the future based on available information, patterns, or observations. It involves making an educated guess or forecast about an event, outcome, or situation that is yet to occur.

    To predict is to use logical reasoning, statistical models, or other analytical methods to anticipate or foresee the likelihood of a particular future event taking place. It involves examining trends, past data, or patterns to provide an informed projection of what is likely to happen. Predictions are often made utilizing scientific, mathematical, or other systematic approaches.

    The aim of prediction is to minimize uncertainty by providing an estimate that can assist in planning, decision-making, or understanding potential outcomes. It offers insight into possible scenarios that can guide individuals or organizations in preparing for future developments and taking appropriate actions.

    Predicting can take place across various domains, from economic forecasting and weather prediction to predicting the outcome of sports events or the behavior of celestial bodies. It is an integral part of scientific research, strategic planning, and risk management.

    In summary, to predict means to use available information, data, or observations to make an educated projection or forecast about a future event, outcome, or situation.

  2. To tell beforehand, as something that is to happen; to foretell; to forebode.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PREDICT

The word predict is derived from the Latin word praedicere, which is a combination of two Latin words: prae meaning before and dicere meaning to say or to speak. Therefore, the etymology of predict suggests that it originally meant to say or speak before or to foretell.

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Conjugate verb Predict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have predicted
you would have predicted
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will predict
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he/she/it will predict
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be predicting
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they will be predicting

FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you predict
we let´s predict

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to predict

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was predicting
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PAST PARTICIPLE

predicted

PAST PERFECT

I had predicted
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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you predict
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we predict
they predict

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am predicting
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he/she/it is predicting
we are predicting
they are predicting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

predicting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have predicted
you have predicted
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we have predicted
they have predicted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been predicting
you have been predicting
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we have been predicting
they have been predicting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it predict

SIMPLE PAST

I predicted
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we predicted
they predicted

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