prophecy
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proph·e·cy

noun \ˈprä-fə-sē\
plural proph·e·cies also proph·e·sies

Definition of PROPHECY

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

Variants of PROPHECY

proph·e·cy also proph·e·sy \ˈprä-fə-sē\

Examples of PROPHECY

  1. The prophecies of the author have all come true.
  2. She has the gift of prophecy.

Origin of PROPHECY

Middle English prophecie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin prophetia, from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs prophet
First Known Use: 13th century

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