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necromancy

/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancynoun

necromancies

Translations

The ancient sorcerer was known for his skills in necromancy.

L'ancien sorcier était connu pour ses talents en nécromancie.

Additional translations

nécromancieSens archaïque ou plus large, pour la magie noire ou la sorcellerie en général.

Definitions

The practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.

The ancient sorcerer was known for his skills in necromancy, often summoning spirits to gain insight into future events.

Archaic or broad: magic or sorcery in general, especially that considered sinister or black.

In medieval texts, any forbidden spell-casting was condemned as necromancy by the Church.

Synonyms

black magic

necromancyadjective

/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

Used attributively before a noun to denote a relation to the practice of necromancy.

Translations

The wizard possessed several necromancy tomes bound in worn leather.

Le sorcier possédait plusieurs grimoires nécromantiques reliés de cuir usé.

Definitions

Relating to or involving necromancy.

The wizard possessed several necromancy tomes bound in worn leather.

Synonyms