prophetic
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for prophetic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Accurately predicting what will happen, as if by special foresight.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use prophetic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin propheticus, from Greek prophētikos, from prophētēs ("prophet").
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What does “prophetic” mean?
The word “prophetic” means accurately predicting what will happen, as if by special foresight. In plain terms, describing something that correctly foresaw a later event, or relating to prophets/prophecy generally.
How do you pronounce “prophetic”?
“Prophetic” is pronounced pruh-FEH-tihk (/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “prophetic” in a sentence?
Here is “prophetic” used in a sentence: “Her warning about the company's finances turned out to be prophetic.”
What part of speech is “prophetic”?
“Prophetic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prophetic” come from?
The word “prophetic” comes from Latin. From Latin propheticus, from Greek prophētikos, from prophētēs ("prophet").
Is “prophetic” a common word?
“Prophetic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “prophetic” have?
“Prophetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: accurately predicting what will happen, as if by special foresight.