futurology

名词 futurology:

1. the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
   同义词：futuristics

fu.tur.ol.o.gy

n.（名词）
The study or forecasting of potential developments, as in science, technology, and society, using current conditions and trends as a point of departure.
未来学：一门以当前状况和趋势为出发点，对如科学、技术和社会潜在的发展作出预测或研究的学科

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fu.turolog.ical
fu.turol.ogist
n.（名词）