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divinatory

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div⋅i⋅na⋅tion

  [div-uh-ney-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the practice of attempting to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge by occult or supernatural means.
2. augury; prophecy: The divination of the high priest was fulfilled.
3. perception by intuition; instinctive foresight.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME divinacioun (< AF) < L dīvīnātiōn- (s. of dīvīnātiō), equiv. to dīvīnāt(us), ptp. of dīvīnāre to soothsay (dīvīn- divine + -ātus -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
di⋅vin⋅a⋅to⋅ry  [di-vin-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
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div·i·na·tion   (dĭv'ə-nā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The art or act of foretelling future events or revealing occult knowledge by means of augury or an alleged supernatural agency.

  2. An inspired guess or presentiment.

  3. Something that has been divined.

di·vin'a·to'ry (dĭ-vĭn'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
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