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mantic

1

[ man-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to divination.
  2. having the power of divination.


-mantic

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  1. a combining form used in the formation of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancy:

    necromantic.

-mantic

1

combining form

  1. forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancy

    necromantic

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mantic

2

/ ˈæԳɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to divination and prophecy
  2. having divining or prophetic powers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mantic1

First recorded in 1580–90, mantic is from the Greek word Գپó of a soothsayer, prophetic. See mantis, -ic
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mantic1

C19: from Greek mantikos prophetic, from mantis seer
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Google inherits the narrative of the priestly class that discerns the universe, renders order out of chaos, answers our entreaties, and invites us to take part in mantic acts of divination.

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Mary says he's 'mantic like, as she calls it, but I don't believe it's no sich thing.

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There is the same sort of relation between the soul and the mantic vapour as between the eye and light.

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There is nothing peculiar in the office of soothsayer that accompanied the Dionysiac cult; mantic persons and procedures have formed a prominent part of the constitution of the lower peoples everywhere.

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Indeed, this word phrenetic or maniac is no reproach; it is identical with mantic --prophetic.

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