necromancy — the 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/
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
the practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
necro- (dead, corpse) + -mancy (divination, prophecy)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The fantasy novel featured a protagonist who reluctantly learned necromancy to save his village.”
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