Predictant

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹidɪktˈænt/

Predictant (noun)

  1. A factor or variable that helps to forecast an outcome or future event.

Examples

  • A weather model is a predictant of future climate conditions.
  • A predictant is something that helps to forecast events.

Common collocations: strong predictant, reliable predictant, use as a predictant

Synonyms of Predictant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Predictant

  • Looking back rather than forecasting future events.