Retrodiction
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɹɛtɹəˈdɪkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retrodiction is a noun meaning A form of "prediction" that deals with the past rather than the future, sometimes useful in testing theories whose actual predictions are too long-term to be of immediate use.
Meaning
A form of "prediction" that deals with the past rather than the future, sometimes useful in testing theories whose actual predictions are too long-term to be of immediate use.
Word Forms
- retrodictions
Synonyms for retrodiction
Depending on context, synonyms include postdiction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retrognosis, retrospectivity, predict, retroactivity, backcast, retrofuture.
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