prophecy
playSimple Definition of prophecy
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: a statement that something will happen in the future
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: the power or ability to know what will happen in the future
Full Definition of prophecy
pluralprophecies
alsoprophesies
1 : an inspired utterance of a prophet
2 : the function or vocation of a prophet; specifically : the inspired declaration of divine will and purpose
3 : a prediction of something to come
Examples of prophecy in a sentence
The prophecies of the author have all come true.
She has the gift of prophecy.
Variants of prophecy
prophesy
Origin and Etymology of prophecy
Middle English prophecie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin prophetia, from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs prophet
First Known Use: 13th century
PROPHECY Defined for Kids
prophecy
playDefinition of prophecy for Students
prophecies
1 : something foretold : prediction
2 : the ability to predict what will happen in the future
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