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- [dih-vahy-ner]
- /dɪˈvaɪ nər/
- /dɪˈvaɪ.nər/
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- [dih-vahy-ner]
- /dɪˈvaɪ nər/
Definitions of diviner word
- noun diviner a theologian; scholar in religion. 1
- noun diviner a priest or member of the clergy. 1
- noun diviner the Divine. God. (sometimes lowercase) the spiritual aspect of humans; the group of attributes and qualities of humankind regarded as godly or godlike. 1
- adjective diviner of or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being. 1
- adjective diviner addressed, appropriated, or devoted to God or a god; religious; sacred: divine worship. 1
- adjective diviner proceeding from God or a god: divine laws; divine guidance. 1
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Origin of diviner
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; divine + -er1; replacing Middle English divinour < Anglo-French < Late Latin dīvīnātor soothsayer, equivalent to Latin dīvīnā(re) to divine + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Diviner
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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diviner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
diviner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diviner
noun diviner
- prophesied — to foretell or predict.
- sibyl — a female given name.
- seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
- mystic — involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal.
- vaticinate — to foretell; prophesy
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