divination

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

  - "She practiced divination to predict the outcome of the battle."
  - "The witch used divination to communicate with the spirits."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with divination
raves , graves , caves , waves , maves

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Variants

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divination , divinations , divinatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'divinare' meaning 'to foresee, to be inspired by a god'.

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Trivia

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1. Divination was a common practice in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

2. Some people believe that divination can help them make important decisions in their lives.

3. Divination is sometimes used in conjunction with other forms of spiritual practices, such as meditation and prayer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clairvoyance: The ability to see things beyond the physical world, often used interchangeably with divination.

2. Oracle: A person or place believed to have the power to give wise advice or prophesy the future.

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Culture

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Divination has been practiced in various forms throughout history and across different cultures. It has been used for predicting the future, communicating with the dead, and seeking answers to important questions. Divination practices include reading tea leaves, interpreting dreams, casting bones, and using pendulums.

How to Memorize "divination"

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   - Imagine a crystal ball filled with swirling water.
   - Visualize yourself holding a set of tarot cards.
   - Picture yourself casting bones on a table.

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   - Think of divination as a way to seek answers from a higher power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Divide the word 'divination' into 'div' and 'ination'.
   - Remember that divination is a way to 'divine' or 'discover' information.

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