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prophecy vs oracle

oracle vs prophecy

prophecy and oracle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prophecy Yes No No No
oracle Yes No No No
As nouns, oracle is a hyponym of prophecy; that is, oracle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prophecy:
  • prophecy: a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  • oracle: a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
prophecy (noun) oracle (noun)
knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
a prediction uttered under divine inspiration 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 prophecy and oracle

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