divination

UK
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
divinationnoun
divinations
pl
Translations
The ancient priestess was renowned for her skills in divination, often predicting events with uncanny accuracy.
L’ancienne prêtresse était renommée pour ses talents en divination, prédisant souvent les événements avec une précision troublante.
Additional translations
prédictionAu sens du résultat obtenu par la divination; registre général.
Definitions
The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
The ancient priestess was renowned for her skills in divination, often predicting events with uncanny accuracy.
A prophecy, prediction, or revelation obtained through the act of divining.
The king sought a divination that would assure him of victory in battle.
Intuitive insight or guesswork that seems to reveal information without rational explanation.
Her correct answer was pure divination, as she had no prior knowledge of the subject.
divinationadjective
UK
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., divination tools).
Translations
She collected various divination books and rituals.
Elle collectionnait divers livres et rituels divinatoires.
Definitions
Relating to or used in the practice of divination.
She collected various divination books and rituals.