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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•phet•ic /prəˈfɛtɪk/USA pronunciation also proˈphet•i•cal, adj. - of or relating to a prophet:prophetic writings.
- having the power of a prophet, as by predicting the future:a prophetic statement that actually came true.
pro•phet•i•cal•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•phet•ic (prə fet′ik),USA pronunciation adj. - of or pertaining to a prophet:prophetic inspiration.
- of the nature of or containing prophecy:prophetic writings.
- having the function or powers of a prophet, as a person.
- predictive;
presageful or portentous;
ominous:prophetic signs; prophetic warnings.
Also, pro•phet′i•cal. - Greek prophētikós. See prophet, -ic
- Late Latin prophēticus
- 1585–95
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