divination
noun/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,470 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
Example sentence
The ancient priest performed divination to predict the outcome of the upcoming battle.
Synonyms & related words
- prophecy
- fortune-telling
- prediction
- foretelling
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