fatus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fate noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
- oracle noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
- prophecy noun A statement about the future, especially one claimed to come from divine or supernatural insight.
- saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
fatus is used for these senses in English:
- fate The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
- oracle A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- prophecy A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.
- saying A proverb or maxim.
- word (semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
fate — full definition
- noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
- verb To determine or decide something in advance, as if by destiny.
oracle — full definition
- noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
- noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.