Divination: meaning, definitions and examples
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divination
[ ˌdɪv.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]
practice of predicting the future
Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. It has been a common practice in various cultures throughout history, often involving rituals, symbols, or tools such as tarot cards or crystal balls.
Synonyms
augury, fortune-telling, prophecy
Examples of usage
- Many ancient civilizations relied on divination to make important decisions.
- Tarot reading is a popular form of divination used to gain insight into the future.
Translations
Translations of the word "divination" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adivinhação
🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी
🇩🇪 Wahrsagerei
🇮🇩 ramalan
🇺🇦 ворожіння
🇵🇱 wróżbiarstwo
🇯🇵 占い (uranai)
🇫🇷 divination
🇪🇸 adivinación
🇹🇷 kehanet
🇰🇷 점 (jeom)
🇸🇦 التنجيم
🇨🇿 věštění
🇸🇰 veštenie
🇨🇳 占卜 (zhānbǔ)
🇸🇮 vedeževanje
🇮🇸 spá
🇰🇿 бал ашу
🇬🇪 მკითხაობა
🇦🇿 fal
🇲🇽 adivinación
Word origin
The word 'divination' has its origins in the Latin word 'divinatio', which means 'prediction by supernatural means'. The practice of divination dates back to ancient times, with examples found in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Throughout history, divination has been a way for people to seek guidance, make decisions, and understand the unknown.
See also: divinely, diviner, divining, divinity, divinization.