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prophecy

/ˈprɑːfəsi/
proph · e · cy
Adverb:prophetically
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Plural:prophecies
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Adjective:prophetic
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• noun

1

A prediction or statement about what will happen in the future, especially one believed to be inspired by divine guidance.

Example

"Ancient scholars spent decades trying to interpret the oracle's cryptic prophecy."

2

The faculty, function, or practice of predicting the future or speaking as a divinely inspired prophet.

Example

"Throughout antiquity, the gift of prophecy was revered and feared by rulers alike."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the noun 'prophecy' (pronounced with a final '-see' sound) with the verb 'prophesy' (pronounced with a final '-sigh' sound, meaning to predict the future).

• Nearby Words

propers
propertied
property
prophecy
prophesier
prophesy
prophet

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'profecie', via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'propheteia' ('the gift of interpreting the will of the gods'), from 'prophetes' ('one who speaks forth, interpreter'), combining 'pro-' ('before, forth') and 'phanai' ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prophecy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prophecy
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