Oracle vs. Auspex
Difference Between Oracle and Auspex
Oraclenoun
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
Auspexnoun
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Oraclenoun
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
Oraclenoun
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
Oraclenoun
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
a literary oracleOraclenoun
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
Oraclenoun
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
Oraclenoun
(computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
Oraclenoun
(Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
Oracleverb
(obsolete) To utter oracles or prophecies.
Oraclenoun
an authoritative person who divines the future
Oraclenoun
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
Oraclenoun
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
