# postdiction

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈdɪk.ʃən/

## Definitions
1. The construction of past conditions by relying on the present

## Etymology
In imitation of prediction, with the prefix pre- replaced by its antonym post-.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/postdiction