postdiction en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈdɪk.ʃən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpoʊs(t)ˈdɪk.ʃən/ (General-American)
Etymology
In imitation of prediction, with the prefix pre- replaced by its antonym post-.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The construction of past conditions by relying on the present
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| postdictions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |