vatic

vat·ic

[vat-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a prophet.
Also, vat·i·cal.


Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin vāt(ēs) seer + -ic

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vatic (ˈvætɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet; oracular
 
[C16: from Latin vātēs prophet]

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