futurology

/fjuːˈtʊrɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of future developments, trends, and possibilities, often based on current conditions and available data.

“The company’s futurist department is responsible for predicting and analyzing market trends.”

Synonyms

  • forecasting
  • prediction
  • prospection

Antonyms

  • nostalgia
  • retrospection