fatidic
UK: fəˈtɪdɪk | US: fəˈtɪdɪk
adj. relating to prophecy or predicting the future
The word fatidic originates from Latin fātidicus, combining fātum (fate) and dīcere (to speak). It literally means "speaking of fate" or "prophetic." This term was historically used to describe oracles, seers, or utterances believed to foretell the future. The morphemes reflect a direct link between fate (fati) and speech (dic), emphasizing the act of declaring destiny.
The ancient priestess delivered a fatidic message about the kingdom's downfall.
His dreams had a strangely fatidic quality, often predicting events before they happened.
The old book contained fatidic verses that many believed held hidden truths.
Scholars debated whether the prophecy was truly fatidic or merely coincidental.
Her fatidic warnings went unheeded until disaster struck.