postdiction
postdiction · postdictions
The construction of past conditions by relying on the presentThe construction of past conditions by relying on the present
UK/ˌpəʊs(t)ˈdɪk.ʃən/US/ˌpoʊs(t)ˈdɪk.ʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The construction of past conditions by relying on the present
Origin
In imitation of prediction, with the prefix pre- replaced by its antonym post-.In imitation of prediction, with the prefix pre- replaced by its antonym post-.
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Forms
plural: postdictions| Singular | postdiction |
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Synonyms
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1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable