Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-speks]
- /ˈɔ spɛks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-speks]
- /ˈɔ spɛks/
Definitions of auspex word
- noun auspex in ancient Rome, an augur, or diviner, esp. one who watched for omens in the flight of birds 3
- noun plural auspex an augur of ancient Rome. 1
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Origin of auspex
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin: one who observes birds, soothsayer, diviner, equivalent to au-, base of avis bird + -spex watcher (spec-, stem of specere to look at) + -s nominative singular suffix
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Parts of speech for Auspex
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auspex popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
auspex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for auspex
noun auspex
- prophesied — to foretell or predict.
- diviner — a theologian; scholar in religion.
- seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
- prognosticator — to forecast or predict (something future) from present indications or signs; prophesy.
- prophet — a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
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