divination

UK
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/

Translations

divinationnoun
divinations
pl
She went to a fortune teller for divination.
Она пошла к гадалке для гадания.
The ancient art of divination was practiced by many cultures.
Древнее искусство предсказания практиковалось многими культурами.
Additional translations
divinationadjective
UK
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., divination tools).

Definitions

divinationnoun
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
Relating to or used in the practice of divination.
She collected various divination books and rituals.