divination

UK /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ US /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

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

The apparent art of discovering secrets or the future by preternatural means.

An indication of what is to come in the future or what is secret; a prediction.

ADJ.

based

VERB + DIVINATION

powers

PREP.

on, with

noun — the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by

noun — a prediction uttered under divine inspiration

In East and West alike there are oracular wells inhabited by spirits gifted with powers of divination.

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Augury is divination based on the behavior of birds.

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