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divination

Definition of divination

noun

[mass noun]
  • the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means: the Celtic art of divination [count noun]:the mediums are hired to perform divinations

Derivatives

divinatory

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin divinatio(n-), from divinare 'predict' (see divine2)

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