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oracle vs auspex

auspex vs oracle

oracle and auspex both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oracle Yes No No No
auspex Yes No No No
As nouns, auspex is a hyponym of oracle; that is, auspex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oracle:
  • oracle: an authoritative person who divines the future
  • auspex: (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Other hyponyms of oracle include augur, prophetess, sibyl.
oracle (noun) auspex (noun)
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
an authoritative person who divines the future
Difference between oracle and auspex

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