mantic

[man-tik]

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adjective

of or relating to divination.

having the power of divination.

Origin of mantic

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

Related formsman·ti·cal·ly, adverb

-mantic

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

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Related Words for mantic

apocalyptic, augural, divinatory, fatidic, fatidical, occult, oracular, predictive, prescient, prognostic, pythonic, sibylline, vatic, vaticinal, veiled, visionary, Delphian, foreshadowing, prophetical

Examples from the Web for mantic

Historical Examples of mantic

Nor have I meddled with the Mantic lately: nor does what you say encourage me to do so.
Letters of Edward FitzGerald
Edward FitzGerald
His mantic function does not necessarily show that he was a ghost.
Introduction to the History of Religions
Crawford Howell Toy
Mary says he's 'mantic like, as she calls it, but I don't believe it's no sich thing.
I've Been Thinking;
Azel Stevens Roe
Indeed, this word phrenetic or maniac is no reproach; it is identical with mantic --prophetic.
Christianity and Greek Philosophy
Benjamin Franklin Cocker
Meanwhile also I keep putting into shape some of that Mantic which however would never do to publish.
Letters of Edward FitzGerald
Edward FitzGerald

British Dictionary definitions for mantic

mantic

adjective

of or relating to divination and prophecy

having divining or prophetic powers

Derived Formsmantically, adverb

Word Origin for mantic

C19: from Greek mantikos prophetic, from mantis seer

-mantic

adj combining form

forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -mancynecromantic

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Word Origin and History for mantic

adj.

1850, from Greek mantikos "prophetic, oracular, of or for a soothsayer," from mantis "prophet," literally "one touched by divine madness" (see mantis). Related: Mantical (1580s).