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- [nek-ruh-man-see]
- /ˈnɛk rəˌmæn si/
- /ˈnek.rə.mæn.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-ruh-man-see]
- /ˈnɛk rəˌmæn si/
Definitions of necromancy word
- noun necromancy a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art. 1
- noun necromancy magic in general, especially that practiced by a witch or sorcerer; sorcery; witchcraft; conjuration. 1
- noun necromancy The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. 1
- noun necromancy occultism: speaking with the dead 1
- uncountable noun necromancy Necromancy is magic that some people believe brings a dead person back to this world so that you can talk to them. 0
- noun necromancy the art or practice of supposedly conjuring up the dead, esp in order to obtain from them knowledge of the future 0
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Origin of necromancy
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; necro- + -mancy; replacing Middle English nigromancie < Medieval Latin nigromantīa for Late Latin necromantīa < Greek nekromanteía; by folk etymology nigro- (combining form of Latin niger black) was substituted in ML for original necro-
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Parts of speech for Necromancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
necromancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
necromancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necromancy
noun necromancy
- hocus-pocus — a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.
- spell — a continuous course or period of work or other activity: to take a spell at the wheel.
- magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
- thaumaturgy — the working of wonders or miracles; magic.
- incantation — the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power.
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