necromantic

Meanings

• noun

  The practice of communing with the dead, especially for the purpose of raising them to life.

  - "His fascination with the supernatural led him to explore the dark arts of necromancy."
  - "The necromantic ritual required the use of ancient tomes and powerful incantations."

• adjective

  Relating to or involving the raising of the dead.

  - "The necromantic powers of the sorcerer were feared by all."
  - "The necromantic energy surged through the room as the ritual reached its climax."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with necromantic
spectric , mystic , magic , static , epic , pictoric

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Variants

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necromancer , necromancers , necromancies , necromancy , necromantic , necromantically

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Etymology

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From Old French necromancer, from necros ‘dead body’ + mancere ‘to manage’.

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Trivia

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1. Necromancy is sometimes confused with necrolatry, which is the worship of the dead.

2. In some cultures, necromancy is believed to be a form of divination, allowing the practitioner to gain insight into the future.

3. The term 'necromancer' has been used as a pejorative term to describe those who are believed to have unusual or forbidden knowledge or powers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Necromancer: A person who practices necromancy.

2. Necromancy in literature: The depiction of necromancy in various works of literature, including novels, short stories, and poetry.

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Culture

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Necromancy is a common theme in various forms of literature, particularly in genres such as fantasy and horror. It has been depicted as a dark and forbidden art, often associated with witchcraft and the summoning of the dead. In some cultures, necromancy is believed to grant the practitioner the ability to communicate with the deceased, gain knowledge of future events, or even raise the dead to serve as allies or servants.

How to Memorize "necromantic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, moonlit graveyard where a necromancer is performing a ritual to raise the dead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'necromancy' with 'communing with the dead' or 'raising the dead'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym N-E-C-R-O-M-A-N-C-Y to remember the meaning: 'N' for Necros (dead body), 'E' for managing, 'C' for communing, 'R' for raising, 'O' for the dead, 'M' for managing, 'A' for the dead, and 'N' and 'C' for Necromancer.

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