arithmancy

/ɑːrɪθˈmænsi/ (AR-i-th-MAH-ns-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

The supposed art or practice of divining or predicting the future, especially by means of numerical or arithmetical methods.

“The medieval mystic was accused of practicing arithmancy, using numbers to foretell the outcome of battles.”

Synonyms

  • chiromancy
  • geomancy
  • numerology
  • pyromancy

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • factuality
  • predictability