How Do You Spell VATICINATE?

Pronunciation: [vatˈɪsɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Vaticinate (/va.tɪ.sɪ.neɪt/) is a verb that refers to predicting or prophesying a future event. The word is spelled with "vati-" from the Latin word "vates" meaning a prophet or seer. The "-cin-" in "vaticinate" comes from the Latin verb "cineri" which means to make ashes, signifying a prophesy that may bring doom or destruction. Finally, the ending "-ate" comes from the Latin verb ending "-are" which means to make, indicating the use of one's abilities to predict the future.

VATICINATE Meaning and Definition

1. Vaticinate is a verb that refers to the act of foretelling or prophesying events or outcomes, usually with a sense of divine inspiration. It implies the ability to predict the future through supernatural means or by interpreting signs and omens.

   Derived from the Latin word "vaticinatus," meaning "to prophesy," vaticinate is often used to describe the actions of seers, prophets, or individuals believed to possess a heightened spiritual or intuitive ability. It denotes the act of making predictions or forecasts about coming events, often of significant importance or consequence.

   Vaticinate is closely associated with the realm of divination and mystical foresight. Those who vaticinate are believed to have a deep understanding and insight into hidden patterns, cosmic energies, or divine plans that allow them to foresee and communicate future events to others.

   The term vaticinate can be used to describe various methods or means of prophecy, including interpreting dreams, reading tarot cards, observing celestial movements, or gazing into a crystal ball. It conveys a sense of authority and authority in the predictive ability, suggesting a connection to spiritual realms or higher powers.

   In a figurative sense, vaticinate can also be used to describe the act of making a shrewd or insightful guess or forecast based on available information or prior knowledge, even if not explicitly related to supernatural or divine powers.

2. To prophesy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VATICINATE

• caticinate
• baticinate
• gaticinate
• faticinate
• vzticinate
• vsticinate
• vwticinate
• vqticinate
• varicinate
• vaficinate
• vagicinate
• vayicinate
• va6icinate
• va5icinate
• vatucinate
• vatjcinate
• vatkcinate
• vatocinate
• vat9cinate

Etymology of VATICINATE

The word "vaticinate" comes from the Latin verb "vaticinari", which means "to prophesy" or "to foretell". It is derived from the noun "vates", meaning "prophet" or "seer". The term was also influenced by the Latin verb "vates", which means "to chatter" or "to prattle". Overall, the word "vaticinate" suggests the act of making prophetic or mystical utterances.

Similar spelling words for VATICINATE

• vaticination,
• vaticinator,
• vatican.

Conjugate verb Vaticinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vaticinated

you would have vaticinated

he/she/it would have vaticinated

we would have vaticinated

they would have vaticinated

I would have vaticinate

you would have vaticinate

he/she/it would have vaticinate

we would have vaticinate

they would have vaticinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been vaticinating

you would have been vaticinating

he/she/it would have been vaticinating

we would have been vaticinating

they would have been vaticinating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would vaticinate

you would vaticinate

he/she/it would vaticinate

we would vaticinate

they would vaticinate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be vaticinating

you would be vaticinating

he/she/it would be vaticinating

we would be vaticinating

they would be vaticinating

FUTURE

I will vaticinate

you will vaticinate

he/she/it will vaticinate

we will vaticinate

they will vaticinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vaticinating

you will be vaticinating

he/she/it will be vaticinating

we will be vaticinating

they will be vaticinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vaticinated

you will have vaticinated

he/she/it will have vaticinated

we will have vaticinated

they will have vaticinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vaticinating

you will have been vaticinating

he/she/it will have been vaticinating

we will have been vaticinating

they will have been vaticinating

IMPERATIVE

you vaticinate

we let´s vaticinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vaticinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vaticinating

you were vaticinating

he/she/it was vaticinating

we were vaticinating

they were vaticinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

vaticinated

PAST PERFECT

I had vaticinated

you had vaticinated

he/she/it had vaticinated

we had vaticinated

they had vaticinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vaticinating

you had been vaticinating

he/she/it had been vaticinating

we had been vaticinating

they had been vaticinating

PRESENT

I vaticinate

you vaticinate

he/she/it vaticinates

we vaticinate

they vaticinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vaticinating

you are vaticinating

he/she/it is vaticinating

we are vaticinating

they are vaticinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vaticinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vaticinated

you have vaticinated

he/she/it has vaticinated

we have vaticinated

they have vaticinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vaticinating

you have been vaticinating

he/she/it has been vaticinating

we have been vaticinating

they have been vaticinating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vaticinate

SIMPLE PAST

I vaticinated

you vaticinated

he/she/it vaticinated

we vaticinated

they vaticinated