prophecy — a prediction of what will happen in the future, typically made by a prophet or someone with divine insight
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a prediction of what will happen in the future, typically made by a prophet or someone with divine insight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːfəsi/
Example Sentences
- According to the school prophecy, whoever finds the lost cafeteria key will become the lunch monitor forever.
- The weather forecaster's prophecy of sunny skies was immediately followed by a thunderstorm.
- Many people believe that ancient prophecies contain warnings about climate change.
prophecy
NOUN[/ˈprɑːfəsi/]
a prediction of what will happen in the future, typically made by a prophet or someone with divine insight
a prediction of what will happen in the future, typically made by a prophet or someone with divine insight
The prophecy reveals the gap between democracy and hypocrisy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Ancient Greek prophēteia, derived from prophētes (prophet), literally meaning 'one who speaks before or forth.' It entered English through Late Latin prophetia and Old French prophecie, evolving to denote a divinely inspired utterance or prediction of future events.
Breakdown
pro- (before, forth) + phēnai (to speak) = prophētes (prophet); -ia (abstract noun suffix) forms prophēteia. The word passed through Latin prophetia and French prophecie before reaching Middle English prophecy.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“According to the school prophecy, whoever finds the lost cafeteria key will become the lunch monitor forever.”
“The weather forecaster's prophecy of sunny skies was immediately followed by a thunderstorm.”
“Many people believe that ancient prophecies contain warnings about climate change.”
“The Oracle's prophecy was so cryptic that nobody understood it until after the events occurred.”
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