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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMancy
/ˈmæn.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A suffix used to denote a method of divination or prophecy.
"The practice of cartomancy involves using cards to gain insight into the future." - 2
A specific type of divination, often combined with a prefix to indicate the method used.
"In necromancy, practitioners attempt to communicate with the dead."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mancy' originates from the Greek word 'manteia', meaning 'divination' or 'prophecy'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily used in contexts related to various forms of fortune-telling or divination practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mancy" is said worldwide
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mancie
Transliteration: mãsi
"La mancie est souvent utilisée pour prédire l'avenir."
Mantie
Transliteration: mantiː
"Die Mantie ist eine Form der Wahrsagerei."
manzia
Transliteration: mant͡si.a
"La manzia è usata per predire il futuro."
mancia
Transliteration: manθia
"La mancia se utiliza en diversas prácticas adivinatorias."
mancia
Transliteration: mɐ̃siɐ
"A mancia é uma prática de adivinhação."
मांसी
Transliteration: mān̄sī
"मांसी भविष्यवाणी के लिए उपयोग की जाती है।"
占卜术
Transliteration: zhānbǔ shù
"占卜术用于预测未来。"
점술
Transliteration: jeomsul
"점술은 미래를 예측하는 데 사용됩니다."
占い
Transliteration: uranai
"占いは未来を予測するために使われます。"
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