divination
noun
div·i·na·tion
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Definition of divination
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Other Words from divination
divinatory
\ də-ˈvi-nə-ˌtȯr-ē
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adjective
, də-ˈvī-nə- , ˈdi-və-nə- \
adjective
Examples of divination in a Sentence
the art of reading tea leaves and other forms of divination
if her powers of divination are so great, why doesn't she know what the stock market will do?
Recent Examples on the Web
Other items with mystical uses are a divination tapper and protective amulets. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "UConn’s Benton museum infused with spirit of Africa," 26 Aug. 2019 The way people have read tarot has evolved over centuries, but many believe them to be a tool for divination or looking into the unknown. — Erica Euse, Teen Vogue, "How Tarot Cards Are Used to Help Mental Health," 27 Dec. 2018 Some say tarot was simply a card game like bridge or poker; others say the cards were always used for divination. — Jane Stern, Town & Country, "My Love of Tarot Is a Family Tradition," 24 Sep. 2018 Ancient civilizations incorporated crystals into daily life, integrating them into rituals, medicine, and divination. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "A Beginner’s Guide to Magickal Healing Crystals and What They Do," 9 Apr. 2018 Though all divinations require study and practice, chiromancy fundamentals are quite easy to learn. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "A Beginner's Guide to Reading Palms," 4 June 2018 In magic and divination, the number 13 is associated with Sant'Antonio (Saint Anthony), an extremely popular saint whose feast day is June 13. — Sarah Lyons, Teen Vogue, "How to Make Friday the 13th Good Luck Charms," 12 July 2018 Tea leaves are also used as a divination tool to explore the past, present, and future. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "Your Essential Guide to Tasseography, the Practice of Reading Tea Leaves," 7 May 2018 Over the course of the three days, students will be taught magical classes that include charms, potions, divinations, magical creatures and even flying lessons. — Susan B. Barnes, USA TODAY, "Leave the kids behind: Summer camp for adults," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'divination.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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divination
noun
English Language Learners Definition of divination
: the practice of using signs (such as an arrangement of tea leaves or cards) or special powers to predict the future
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divination
noun
div·i·na·tion
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Kids Definition of divination
: the art or practice of using signs and omens or magic powers to foretell the future
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