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ennusmerkki — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • auspice noun Patronage or protection.
  • bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  • portent noun Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • signal noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

Senses

ennusmerkki is used for these senses in English:

  • auspice An omen or a sign.
  • bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
  • portent Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • prodigy (archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. [from 15th c.]
  • sign An omen.
  • signal A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.

auspice — full definition

  1. noun Patronage or protection.
  2. noun An omen or a sign.
  3. noun Divination from the actions of birds.

bellwether — full definition

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.

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