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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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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 |
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| derivation: |
oracularly (adv.) |
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