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mantic (Greek)
Of or relating to divination.
From Greek mantikos, from mantis, "prophet", from mainesthai, "to rage".
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group M
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mantic (adjective), more mantic, most mantic
A reference to a person who divines and/or makes prophecies: Eve is someone who is blessed with mantic powers.
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-mancy, -mancer, -mantic, -mantical
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(Greek: used as a suffix; divination, prophecy, fortune telling; to interpret signs so “practical” decisions can be made [related to -mania])