mantic
[ man-tik ]
/ ˈmæn tɪk /
adjective
of or relating to divination.
having the power of divination.
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Origin of mantic
OTHER WORDS FROM mantic
man·ti·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby mantic
mantelletta, mantellone, mantelpiece, mantelshelf, manteltree, mantic, manticore, mantid, mantilla, Mantinea, mantis
Definition for mantic (2 of 2)
-mantic
a combining form used in the formation of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancy: necromantic.
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British Dictionary definitions for mantic (1 of 2)
mantic
/ (ˈmæntɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to divination and prophecy
having divining or prophetic powers
Derived forms of mantic
mantically, adverbWord Origin for mantic
C19: from Greek mantikos prophetic, from mantis seer
British Dictionary definitions for mantic (2 of 2)
-mantic
adj combining form
forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancynecromantic
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