Faticableness

/ˈfætɪkəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being capable of making fateful prophecies or predictions.

Etymology

From 'fatical' (rare English adjective from Latin 'fatidicus' meaning 'prophetic') + '-able' + '-ness'. The Latin root combines 'fatum' (fate) and 'dicere' (to speak), literally meaning 'fate-speaking.'

Kelly Says

This is an incredibly rare word that combines two ancient Latin ideas: fate and prophecy. It's so obscure that most English speakers have never encountered it, but it preserves the old belief that certain people could literally 'speak fate' into existence.

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