divination
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Noun — The practice of trying to foretell the future or uncover hidden knowledge, typically through supernatural or ritual means.
How to use divination
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Etymology
From Old French divination, from Latin divinatio, related to divinus, "of a god".
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What does “divination” mean?
The word “divination” means the practice of trying to foretell the future or uncover hidden knowledge, typically through supernatural or ritual means. In plain terms, trying to predict the future or discover secrets using supernatural methods rather than evidence.
How do you pronounce “divination”?
“Divination” is pronounced dih-vih-NAY-shuhn (/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “divination” in a sentence?
Here is “divination” used in a sentence: “Ancient priests practised divination by reading the flight patterns of birds.”
What part of speech is “divination”?
“Divination” is a noun.
Where does the word “divination” come from?
The word “divination” comes from Latin. From Old French divination, from Latin divinatio, related to divinus, "of a god".