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Definitions for Necromancy
[1] a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
[2] magic in general, especially that practiced by a witch or sorcerer; sorcery; witchcraft; conjuration.
[3] the art or practice of supposedly conjuring up the dead, esp in order to obtain from them knowledge of the future
[4] black magic; sorcery
Words related to Necromancy
hocus-pocus, spell, magic, thaumaturgy, incantation, enchantment, witchcraft, abracadabra, jinx, voodoo, alchemy, charm, mysticism, divination, devilry, witchery, occultism, bewitchment, wizardry, conjuring
Words nearby Necromancy
necrogenic, necrogenic wart, necrolatry, necrology, necrolysis, necromancy, necromania, necromimesis, necrophagous, necrophilia, necrophilism
Origin of Necromancy
1250–1300; necro- + -mancy; replacing Middle English nigromancie < Medieval Latin nigromantīa for Late Latin necromantīa < Greek nekromanteía; by folk etymology nigro- (combining form of Latin niger black) was substituted in ML for original necro-
Other words from Necromancy
nec·ro·man·cer , noun
nec·ro·man·tic ; Obsolete , nec·ro·man·ti·cal , adjective
nec·ro·man·ti·cal·ly , adverb
Word origin for Necromancy
C13: (as in sense 1) ultimately from Greek nekromanteia , from nekros corpse; (as in sense 2) from Medieval Latin nigromantia , from Latin niger black, which replaced necro- through folk etymology
Synonyms for Necromancy
abracadabra, alchemy, bewitchment, charm, conjuring, devilry, divination, enchantment, hocus-pocus, incantation, jinx, magic, mysticism, occultism, spell, thaumaturgy, voodoo, witchcraft, witchery, witching, wizardry, black art, black magic, evil eye, mumbo jumbo