oracle — A person who speaks wise or prophetic words; a source of reliable information or advice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who speaks wise or prophetic words; a source of reliable information or advice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrəkl/
Korean meaning: 신탁을 전하는 사람, 현명한 조언자, 신뢰할 만한 정보원
Korean pronunciation: **오**러클
Example Sentences
- My math teacher became our oracle whenever we faced impossible equations.
- Google has become the modern oracle that answers all our questions.
- The weather app failed me again - some oracle it turned out to be!
oracle
NOUN//ˈɔːrəkl//
A person who speaks wise or prophetic words; a source of reliable information or advice
The ancient oracle delivers prophetic wisdom to seeking pilgrims in the sacred temple
The oracle turns every obstacle into a miracle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'oraculum', derived from 'orare' meaning 'to speak' or 'to pray'. The word originally referred to a shrine or temple where a deity was believed to speak through a priest or priestess, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher became our oracle whenever we faced impossible equations.”
“Google has become the modern oracle that answers all our questions.”
“The weather app failed me again - some oracle it turned out to be!”
“She consulted her grandmother, the family's oracle on relationship matters.”
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