Word
divination
Phoneticsdiv·ina·tion
US/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
UK/dɪvɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the practice of looking for hidden information or predicting the future by using things like dreams, signs, or special tools. People often use this to make decisions about their lives.
n. the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. Often involves the interpretation of omens, dreams, or the use of specific tools like tarot cards or crystal balls.
Examples
“The old book describes various forms of divination.”
“In many ancient cultures, divination was a respected way to determine the best time for planting crops.”
“While modern science dismisses such practices as superstition, historical records show that divination played a central role in the political and spiritual lives of many early civilizations.”
Examples
simple
“The old book describes various forms of divination.”
contextual
“In many ancient cultures, divination was a respected way to determine the best time for planting crops.”
complex
“While modern science dismisses such practices as superstition, historical records show that divination played a central role in the political and spiritual lives of many early civilizations.”
Real-World Examples
“In Christian bibliomancy, a form of divination, a person seeking guidance opens the Bible at random and interprets the passage they encounter as an answer to their question.” Etymology
From Old French divination, from Latin divinatio.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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