horoscope — a forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrəskoʊp/
Example Sentences
- My horoscope said I'd meet someone special today, so I'm wearing my lucky socks.
- According to her horoscope, Mercury is in retrograde, which explains why she lost her keys three times this week.
- The newspaper horoscope advised Virgos to avoid making important decisions today.
horoscope
NOUN[/ˈhɔːrəskoʊp/]
a forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth
She reads her horoscope every morning before deciding what to wear.
From telescope to microscope, she reads your horoscope!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Ancient Greek, combining 'hora' (hour, time) and 'skopein' (to observe or look at). It reflects the ancient Greek practice of observing celestial movements to determine time and predict destiny through astrological interpretation.
Breakdown
horo- (from Greek 'hora': hour, time) + -scope (from Greek 'skopein': to observe, to look). The compound literally means 'time-observer' or 'one who watches the hours.'
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📝Examples
“My horoscope said I'd meet someone special today, so I'm wearing my lucky socks.”
“According to her horoscope, Mercury is in retrograde, which explains why she lost her keys three times this week.”
“The newspaper horoscope advised Virgos to avoid making important decisions today.”
“She blames everything on her horoscope - bad hair day? Mars is in retrograde.”
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