prophecy

Definition

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

Etymology

From Middle English prophecie, from Old French prophetie, from Latin prophētīa, from Ancient Greek προφητεία (prophēteía, “prophecy”), from προφήτης (prophḗtēs, “speaker of a god”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “I tell”). Displaced native Old English wītgung. Doublet of prophesy.

Example Sentences

• "French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book."
• "But Nature, prevoyant, tingled into his heart an inarticulate thrill of prophecy."
• "It is recorded that this remarkable prophecy, now largely fulfilled, was received with much merriment—an undeserved fate."

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