Divinatory

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Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɪnəˌtɔːri/

Definitions of divinatory

adjective relating to or characteristic of divination; having the nature of or relating to the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to use divinatory methods to predict the future.

A2 Some people believe in divinatory powers to guide their decisions.

B1 The divinatory practice of reading tarot cards has been around for centuries.

B2 The accuracy of divinatory readings can vary depending on the skill of the practitioner.

C1 Many cultures have their own divinatory traditions that are passed down through generations.

C2 The divinatory rituals performed by the priestess were said to reveal the will of the gods.

Examples of divinatory in a Sentence

formal She consulted a divinatory expert to help her make important life decisions.

informal I heard that she's into all that divinatory stuff like tarot cards and crystal balls.

slang Some people think divinatory practices are just a bunch of hocus pocus.

figurative The divinatory powers of nature guided him towards his true purpose in life.

Grammatical Forms of divinatory

past tense

divined

plural

divinatories

comparative

more divinatory

superlative

most divinatory

present tense

divines

future tense

will divine

perfect tense

have divined

continuous tense

is divining

singular

divinatory

positive degree

divinatory

infinitive

to divine

gerund

divining

participle

divined

Origin and Evolution of divinatory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'divinatory' originates from the Latin word 'divinare', which means to foretell or predict.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'divinatory' has evolved to encompass various methods of seeking knowledge or guidance from higher powers or supernatural sources, such as through tarot cards, astrology, or other forms of divination.