divination

Definitions

The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

An inspired conjecture or intuitive perception of something obscure.

Examples

The ancient priestess practiced the art of divination to predict the outcome of the upcoming harvest.

Many people sought her out for divination, hoping to gain clarity about their future paths.

He dismissed the claims of divination as mere superstition rather than a legitimate way to foresee events.

Synonyms

augury clairvoyance prophecy prediction soothsaying forecasting prescience

Antonyms

ignorance blindness uncertainty indecision miscalculation randomness inconclusiveness