Forecast
/ˈfɔːrˌkæst/noun
A prediction of future weather, events, or trends.
Did you know?“Forecast” is a relatively modern English creation from the 16th century, built from the old idea of casting or placing something ahead in time rather than from any ancient occult term.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
English
fore
“Before; in front of; earlier in time.”
Old English
English
casten
“To throw, place, or direct.”
16th Century
English
forecast
“To plan or contrive in advance; to calculate beforehand.”
17th Century
English
forecast
“To predict or estimate future events, especially the weather.”
Modern English
English
forecast
“A prediction or estimate of future conditions, especially weather.”
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