ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Divination

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Divination is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.

More Meanings

  1. The apparent art of discovering secrets or the future by preternatural means.
  2. (countable) An indication of what is to come in the future or what is secret; a prediction.

Word Forms

Synonyms for divination

Depending on context, synonyms include foretelling, prophecy, soothsaying, fortune telling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fortune telling, soothsaying, prophecy, foretelling, metagnomy, sign.

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