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

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnekroʊmænsi/

Korean meaning: 죽은 자와 소통하는 마법, 강령술

Korean pronunciation: **네**크로맨시

Example Sentences

  • The student was caught practicing necromancy in the library basement instead of studying for finals.
  • Many medieval texts warned against the dangers of necromancy.
  • She joked that her ability to contact tech support was basically necromancy.

necromancy

NOUN

//ˈnekroʊmænsi//

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

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💡 Concept

the practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnekroʊmænsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnekrəʊmænsi/

🌳Etymology

Rootnecro
Suffix-mancy

Origin

From Greek, combining 'nekros' meaning 'dead body' and 'manteia' meaning 'divination' or 'prophecy.' Ancient Greeks used this term for the practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future.

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🎵Rhyme

fancyancy
fancy
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The student was caught practicing necromancy in the library basement instead of studying for finals.

Many medieval texts warned against the dangers of necromancy.

😄 Fun example

She joked that her ability to contact tech support was basically necromancy.

The fantasy novel featured a protagonist who reluctantly learned necromancy to save his village.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

witchcraftsorceryblack magicoccultism

Antonyms

divine magicholy ritualblessed ceremony

Related

divinationséancespiritualismoccultsupernatural