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Word of the Day – Prophesiable

By January 27, 2020Word of the Day

Prophesiable (adj) (rare)

prof-es-ai-a-bl

Regarding which prophecies may be made; foretellable; predictable.

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gaule (1603/4–1687), Church of England clergyman and author. From prophesy + -able.

Example sentences

“This outcome was simply not prophesiable.”

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