nomancy

/nɒmənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice or study of divination through the interpretation of dreams

“In the medieval period, nomancy was a popular form of divination among the nobility.”

2. noun

the art or practice of interpreting omens and portents

“The ancient Greeks believed that the movements of the stars and planets were a form of nomancy.”

3. noun

the study of supernatural or occult phenomena

“The modern concept of nomancy encompasses a broad range of esoteric practices and belief systems.”

Synonyms

  • augury
  • divination
  • oncoscopy

Antonyms

  • fact
  • science