divination
4 synonyms for divination, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The practice of trying to foretell the future or uncover hidden knowledge, typically through supernatural or ritual means.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use divination
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
practice divination
a form of divination
Etymology
From Old French divination, from Latin divinatio, related to divinus, "of a god".
Full origin of divination →Frequently asked questions
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".
