vatic

[ vat-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet.

vatic

/ ˈvætɪk /

adjective

1. rare.
   of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet; oracular

Word History and Origins

Origin of vatic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin vāt(ēs) “seer, prophet, poet, bard” + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of vatic¹

C16: from Latin vātēs prophet

Example Sentences

It would seem that with the passing of the day's incidents the vatic fire in his mind burned more brightly.

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