vaticination

Meanings

• noun

  The act or practice of interpreting omens or making prophetic statements, especially concerning the future.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vaticination
misadventure , adventure , venture

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Variants

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vaticination , vaticinations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vaticinium', meaning 'divination, prophecy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vaticination' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'vaticination' comes from the Latin word 'vates', meaning 'seer or prophet'.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Prophecy: A prediction or forecast of future events, especially one made under inspiration or by a person assumed to be inspired.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vaticination' is often used to describe the act of prophesying or predicting future events. In art, it is depicted as a person in a trance-like state, interpreting signs and omens. In music, it is a theme in various genres, including classical and rock.

How to Memorize "vaticination"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a trance-like state, interpreting signs and omens to make predictions about the future.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vaticination' with the idea of predicting the future and interpreting signs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vaticination: Visualize, Associate, Contemplate, Interpret, Narrate, Anticipate, Signify, Transcribe' to remember the meaning of the word.

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