Delphic

/ˈdɛlfɪk/

//ˈdɛlfɪk// adj

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"delphic" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Delphic” is uncommon English (frequency #87,199 among 26,416 “D” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#87,199
frequency rank, English
26,416
“D” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.

Key facts for Delphic
PropertyValue
HeadwordDelphic
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈdɛlfɪk/
Letters7
Frequency rank#87,199
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Delphic” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Delphic lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Delphic is uncommon English at frequency #87,199 among 26,416 “D” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈdɛlfɪk/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Delphic, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Delphi + -ic. The correct English form is Delphic, spelled D-E-L-P-H-I-C.

Definition

  1. 1
    Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.
  2. 2
    Obscurely prophetic.

Etymology

From Delphi + -ic.

This word in other languages

delphique(Français)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Delphic"?
"Delphic" is spelled D-E-L-P-H-I-C. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdɛlfɪk/.
What does "Delphic" mean?
As an adjective, "Delphic" means: Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.
How do you pronounce "Delphic"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Delphic" is /ˈdɛlfɪk/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "Delphic"?
From Delphi + -ic. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Delphic”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is D-E-L-P-H-I-C - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈdɛlfɪk/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list