prophetical

pro·phet·ic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pruh-fet-ik]
- /prəˈfɛt ɪk/
- /prəˈfetɪkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-fet-ik]
- /prəˈfɛt ɪk/

Definitions of prophetical word

adjective prophetical of or relating to a prophet: prophetic inspiration. 1
adjective prophetical of the nature of or containing prophecy: prophetic writings. 1
adjective prophetical having the function or powers of a prophet, as a person. 1
adjective prophetical predictive; presageful or portentous; ominous: prophetic signs; prophetic warnings. 1

See all 4 definitions of prophetical

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Origin of prophetical

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Late Latin prophēticus < Greek prophētikós. See prophet, -ic

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Parts of speech for Prophetical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prophetical

prophetical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for prophetical

adj prophetical

augural — the art or practice of an augur; divination.
delphian — a native or inhabitant of Delphi.
divinatory — the practice of attempting to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge by occult or supernatural means.
fatidic — prophetic.
fatidical — prophetic.

adjective prophetical

apocalyptical — of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy.
foreshadowing — to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure: Political upheavals foreshadowed war.

All 8 Synonyms of prophetical