divination
Translation
divination, fortune-telling
Examples
She practiced divination using tarot cards.
She practised divination using tarot cards.
Grammar Patterns
divination ((by/using sth.)) the practice of seeking knowledge of the future She practiced divination using tarot cards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortune-telling, prophecy, prediction
Etymology
From Latin 'divinatio', from 'divinare' (to foresee, be inspired by a god), from 'divinus' (of a god).
Memory Tips
Think of seeking knowledge from a 'divine' source. Divination is the act of trying to become 'god-like' to see the future.