Fatidical

/fəˈtɪdɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Prophetic or having the supernatural power to predict what will happen in the future.

Etymology

From Latin 'fatidicus' + English '-al' suffix. The Latin term combined 'fatum' (fate) and 'dicere' (to speak). The adjective form has been in English since the 1600s.

Kelly Says

While 'fatidic' and 'fatidical' mean nearly the same thing, 'fatidical' became the more common form in English literature and scholarly writing, especially in discussions of ancient Roman prophecy practices and supernatural prediction.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.