previsional

previsional

The meteorologist made a previsional map of next week's weather.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by foresight or anticipation: "previsional" describes something that is based on or relates to foreseeing or predicting future events. It is derived from the noun "prevision," meaning the act of seeing or knowing in advance.
Usage Examples
  • (The strategy was based on anticipating future problems.)
  • (Her remarks showed foresight about the weather conditions.)
  • (The estimates were made in advance based on prediction.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Previsional planning": planning that involves forecasting future circumstances.

    • Urban development requires careful previsional planning to address population growth. (Planning that anticipates future needs.)

  • "Previsional analysis": analysis focused on predicting outcomes.

    • The economist's previsional analysis of market trends was highly influential. (Analysis aimed at foreseeing market behavior.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Prevision (noun): the act of foreseeing or predicting.

    • His prevision of the election results was remarkably accurate. (His foresight or prediction.)

  • Previsionary (adjective): relating to or having the quality of prevision.

    • The previsionary powers of the ancient oracle were legendary. (The ability to foresee.)

  • Previsional (adverb form): previsionally — in a manner that shows foresight.

    • The team planned previsionally for potential setbacks. (They planned with anticipation.)
Synonyms
  • Foreseeing: having the ability to anticipate future events.
  • Anticipatory: relating to or involving anticipation.
  • Prophetic: accurately predicting or foretelling the future (often with a mystical connotation).
  • Prognostic: relating to prediction, especially in medicine or weather.
Related Idioms

  • Ahead of one's time: having ideas or foresight that are too advanced for the current era.

    • Her previsional views on technology were ahead of her time. (Her anticipatory ideas were not yet understood.)

  • See the writing on the wall: to perceive future events or trends, especially negative ones.

    • The previsional manager saw the writing on the wall and resigned. (He anticipated the company's decline.)
Phrasal Verbs

  • Look ahead: to think about and plan for the future.

    • We need to look ahead and make previsional adjustments to our budget. (Plan with foresight.)

  • Plan for: to make arrangements in anticipation of something.

    • They planned for a rainy day with previsional savings. (They saved money in advance.)