ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prophecy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒfɪsi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prophecy is a noun meaning A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

Meaning

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

More Meanings

  1. The public interpretation of Scripture.
  2. (chiefly dated) Alternative form of prophesy.

Example Sentences

One prophecied a change of fortunes for the club: […]
French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.
But Nature, prevoyant, tingled into his heart an inarticulate thrill of prophecy.
The Heideggerian tone of voice is indeed prophecied in Schiller’s discussion of dignity.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prophecy

Depending on context, synonyms include prognostication, divination, vaticination.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vaticination, prognostication, divination, prophesy, prophet, oracle.

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