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Definition of vaticinatrix

vaticinatrix

/væˌtɪs.ɪˈneɪ.trɪks/
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Plural:vaticinatrices
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Adjective:vaticinatory
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vaticinatrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female prophet or seer; a woman who foretells the future.

Example

"The ancient texts spoke of a blind vaticinatrix who lived high in the mountains and accurately predicted the fall of the empire."

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• Rhymes for vaticinatrix

• Nearby Words

vase
vat
vatican city
vaticinatrix
vaughan
vault
vaupes

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'vaticinatrix' (prophetess), the feminine equivalent of 'vaticinator' (prophet), derived from the verb 'vaticinari' (to prophesy), which traces back to 'vates' (seer, poet) and 'canere' (to sing).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vaticinatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vaticinatrix
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