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Premonitory vs Foretoken - What's the difference?

premonitory | foretoken |

As an adjective premonitory

is serving as a warning.

As a noun foretoken is

a prognostic; a premonitory sign; warning or presentment.

As a verb foretoken is

to betoken beforehand; prognosticate; foreshadow; give warning; presage.

premonitory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Serving as a warning.
    • If you experience premonitory pains, please consult a physician immediately.

    foretoken

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl), from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A prognostic; a premonitory sign; warning or presentment.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) *.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To betoken beforehand; prognosticate; foreshadow; give warning; presage.
    • Derived terms
    * (l)