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prophecies

 

[ ˈprɒf.ɪ.siːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

future events

Prophecies are predictions or statements about what will happen in the future. They are often believed to be divinely inspired or based on supernatural knowledge.

Synonyms

forecasts, predictions, prophetic statements.

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Word Description / Examples
prophecies

Used in religious or mystical contexts, often implying a divine or supernatural revelation about the future.

  • The ancient prophecies foretold the coming of a great leader
  • Many turned to the prophecies to understand their fate
predictions

General term for statements about the future. Can be based on intuition, data, or analysis, and is not limited to any specific context.

  • Her predictions about the future of technology were surprisingly accurate
  • Experts made predictions about the outcome of the election
forecasts

Used in practical, data-driven contexts, such as weather, economics, or trends. Focuses on likely future events based on current information.

  • The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow
  • Economic forecasts suggest a recession is imminent
prophetic statements

Similar to prophecies but used more broadly. Can be used to describe statements that seem to foresee future events, often with a sense of wisdom or insight.

  • His prophetic statements about climate change have gained increasing attention
  • The novel’s setting was eerily prophetic of today’s world

Examples of usage

  • The prophecies of Nostradamus have fascinated people for centuries.
  • Many ancient cultures had prophecies about the end of the world.
  • Her dreams seemed to contain prophecies of upcoming events.

Translations

Translations of the word "prophecies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profecias

🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणियाँ

🇩🇪 Prophezeiungen

🇮🇩 ramalan

🇺🇦 пророцтва

🇵🇱 proroctwa

🇯🇵 予言

🇫🇷 prophéties

🇪🇸 profecías

🇹🇷 kehanetler

🇰🇷 예언

🇸🇦 نبوءات

🇨🇿 proroctví

🇸🇰 proroctvá

🇨🇳 预言

🇸🇮 prerokbe

🇮🇸 spádómar

🇰🇿 пайғамбарлықтар

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველებები

🇦🇿 peyğəmbərliklər

🇲🇽 profecías

Etymology

The word 'prophecies' originated from the Middle English word 'prophecie', which came from the Old French 'prophecie' and the Latin 'prophetia'. The concept of prophecy has been a part of various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with spiritual or divine insights into the future.

See also: prophesying.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,443, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.