Having or showing knowledge of events before they happen; predicting future events accurately. It can also mean characteristic of or befitting a prophet, or having great insight about the future.
From Greek 'prophetikos', derived from 'prophetes' meaning 'interpreter of the gods', literally 'one who speaks before/forth'. Entered English through Latin 'propheticus' in the 14th century, originally referring to divine revelation but later extended to any accurate prediction.
Many works labeled 'prophetic' actually gained that reputation retroactively - George Orwell's '1984' seemed like science fiction when published in 1949, but appears remarkably prescient about surveillance technology and political manipulation. True prophecy might just be exceptionally keen observation of human nature and social trends.
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