mantic

¹ American  

[man-tik] / ˈmæn tɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to divination.

2. having the power of divination.

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-mantic ² American  

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

   necromantic.

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mantic ¹ British  

/ ˈmæntɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to divination and prophecy

2. having divining or prophetic powers

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-mantic ² British  

combining form

1. forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancy

   necromantic

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Other Word Forms

• mantically adverb

Etymology

Origin of mantic

First recorded in 1580–90, mantic is from the Greek word mantikós of a soothsayer, prophetic. See mantis, -ic

Example Sentences

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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It was through mantic art that he came to his conception of love.

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