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prophecy

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒfɪsi/
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Definition of prophecy

noun (plural prophecies)

  • a prediction of what will happen in the future:a bleak prophecy of war and ruin
  • [mass noun] the faculty or practice of prophesying:the gift of prophecy

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet)

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