divination

noun
UK: /ˌdɪv.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdɪv.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. The art or practice of discovering the future or unknown things using supernatural powers.

    1. Divination helped them find the lost relic.
    2. The ancient priestess practiced divination to guide the tribe's decisions.

  2. An instance of discovering something through supernatural means; a prediction or conjecture.

    1. His divination proved to be surprisingly accurate.
    2. Through careful analysis and a hint of divination, they predicted the market crash.

Synonyms

prophecy prediction soothsaying augury

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "divination" in English means: The art or practice of discovering the future or unknown things using supernatural powers., An instance of discovering something through supernatural means; a prediction or conjecture..

The phonetic transcription of "divination" is /ˌdɪv.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɪv.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "divination": prophecy, prediction, soothsaying, augury.

Example usage of "divination": "Divination helped them find the lost relic.". More examples on the page.