Prophetic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛtɪk/

Definitions of prophetic

noun None

Example Sentences

A1 The prophet's prophetic words foretold the future.

A2 The villagers believed in the prophetic abilities of the fortune teller.

B1 Many cultures have stories of prophetic figures who predicted important events.

B2 The prophetic dreams of the king were said to guide his decisions.

C1 The scholar's analysis of the prophetic texts revealed hidden meanings.

C2 The prophetic visions of the seer were highly sought after by kings and emperors.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 She prophetic that it would rain later in the day.

A2 The old man prophetic the arrival of a great storm.

B1 The fortune teller prophetic that the traveler would find love on their journey.

B2 The ancient text prophetic the rise and fall of kingdoms.

C1 The scientist prophetic the potential impact of climate change on global ecosystems.

C2 The visionary leader prophetic a future of peace and prosperity for all nations.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy

Example Sentences

A1 The fortune teller made a prophetic prediction about my future.

A2 The ancient text contained many prophetic messages about the end of the world.

B1 The scientist's research findings were seen as prophetic, as they accurately predicted future trends.

B2 The prophetic dreams of the protagonist in the novel foreshadowed the tragic events that would unfold.

C1 Many believe that Nostradamus was a prophetic figure who could foresee major world events.

C2 The prophetic words of the political leader resonated with the audience, inspiring hope and change.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 The old man made a prophetic statement about the weather.

A2 She had a prophetic dream that came true the next day.

B1 The prophetically gifted woman predicted the outcome of the election.

B2 His prophetic abilities were renowned throughout the land.

C1 The scientist's prophetic insights revolutionized the field of genetics.

C2 The author's prophetic vision of the future captivated readers worldwide.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 She had a prophetic dream that came true.

A2 The old wise man made a prophetic prediction about the future.

B1 The prophetic words of the ancient oracle were finally understood.

B2 His prophetic vision guided the people through difficult times.

C1 The prophetic writings of the philosopher were studied for centuries.

C2 Her prophetic insights into human behavior were unmatched.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 The fortune teller made a prophetic prediction about my future.

A2 The ancient text contained prophetic passages about the end of the world.

B1 The scientist's research led to a prophetic discovery in the field of medicine.

B2 The author's novel was filled with prophetic insights into society's future.

C1 The prophet's words were seen as prophetic by his followers.

C2 The prophetic dreams of the oracle were believed to foretell the kingdom's fate.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 She had a prophetic dream about the future.

A2 The old wise woman's words were prophetic in nature.

B1 His prophetic warning went unheeded by the townspeople.

B2 The prophet's prophetic visions often came true.

C1 The scientist's research findings were prophetic in predicting the outcome.

C2 The author's prophetic insights into human nature were ahead of their time.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Prophetic! I knew that would happen.

A2 Prophetic! I have a feeling something big is going to happen.

B1 Prophetic! It seems like my predictions are coming true.

B2 Prophetic! I have a strong intuition about the outcome.

C1 Prophetic! My foresight has never failed me.

C2 Prophetic! I can sense the future unfolding before my eyes.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 The old man made a prophetic prediction about the future of the village.

A2 The fortune teller claimed to have a prophetic dream about the upcoming events.

B1 The novel was filled with prophetic visions of a dystopian society.

B2 The scientist's research findings were seen as prophetic in the field of medicine.

C1 The philosopher's writings were considered prophetic in predicting societal changes.

C2 The artist's work was seen as prophetic, foreshadowing the political turmoil of the coming years.

Examples of prophetic in a Sentence

formal The prophet's words were considered highly prophetic by his followers.

informal She had a prophetic dream last night that came true today.

slang Dude, your prediction was so prophetic! How did you know that would happen?

figurative His prophetic ability to foresee market trends made him a successful investor.

Grammatical Forms of prophetic

past tense

prophesied

plural

prophetics

comparative

more prophetic

superlative

most prophetic

present tense

prophesying

future tense

will prophesy

perfect tense

have prophesied

continuous tense

is prophesying

singular

prophetic

positive degree

prophetic

infinitive

to prophesy

gerund

prophesying

participle

prophesied

Origin and Evolution of prophetic

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'prophetic' originated from the Latin word 'propheticus' which is derived from the Greek word 'prophētikos', meaning 'predictive'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prophetic' has evolved to not only refer to predicting the future but also to describe something inspired by or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy.