Main Entry: orac·u·lar

Pronunciation: \ȯ-ˈra-kyə-lər, ə-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin oraculum

Date: 1631

1 : resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
2 : of, relating to, or being an oracle

synonyms see dictatorial

— orac·u·lar·i·ty \-ˌra-kyə-ˈlar-ə-tē\ noun

— orac·u·lar·ly \-ˈra-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb