- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, like, pertaining to, or having the nature of an oracle; prophetic; wise; mysterious.
The economist's advice was considered oracular and they acted in accordance with it. |
| definition 2: |
making utterances and decisions as if by divine authority or inspiration.
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| definition 3: |
difficult to understand; enigmatic; obscure.
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| related words: |
ambiguous, arcane, clairvoyant, cryptic, equivocal |
| derivation: |
oracularly (adv.) |
The word oracular
contains the following part:
or, ora, ori
Latin
root
that means
mouth; speak, plead
Example words: