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divinatory


Meanings
  • noun

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


Rhymes
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divine , shine , wine
Variants
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divination , divinations , divinatory
Etymology
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From the Latin divinat- 'to foresee, to be inspired by a god' + -ory 'the action of'


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  1. The oldest known divinatory practice is believed to be astrology, which dates back to ancient Babylon.

  2. The term 'tarot' comes from the Italian word for 'road', indicating the journey or path to self-discovery.

  3. Many famous people throughout history, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Pope John Paul II, were known to have used divination for guidance.


Related Concepts
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  1. Astrology: A divinatory practice based on the belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies can influence human affairs.

  2. Tarot: A divinatory practice using a deck of cards, each with symbolic meanings, to gain insight into the past, present, or future.


Culture
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Divinatory practices have been a part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used in various forms, including astrology, tarot readings, scrying, and palmistry. Divination has been a subject of fascination and intrigue throughout history, and has been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "divinatory"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a trance-like state, seeking guidance from a divine source.
    - Imagine a crystal ball filled with swirling mist, revealing hidden truths.
    - Picture a tarot reader laying out cards and interpreting their meanings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of seeking knowledge or understanding.
    - Connect it with the concept of divinity or the supernatural.
    - Link it with the idea of fortune-telling or predicting the future.

  3. mnemonics

    - Divination: A way to 'vinate' the future.
    - Divine: To know, and 'vine' it to memory.
    - Divinatory: A 'tonic' for the future.


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