onomancy

/əˈnɒmənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of interpreting omens or signs in nature, especially as a means of fortune-telling

“She was accused of practicing onomancy to predict the future of her business.”

2. noun

the study or interpretation of names, especially as a means of divination or fortune-telling

“The professor specialized in onomancy, the study of names and their meanings.”

Synonyms

  • divination
  • onomasticon

Antonyms

  • pragmatism
  • skepticism