Definition

The practice of interpreting a person's character or predicting their future by examining the lines and features of their hands, especially the palms.

Example

Many people believe in chiromancy and consult palm readers for insights into their lives.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chiromancy?

Yeah, it's that thing where people read your palms, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how much they believe it reveals about your future.

It is interesting, but I wonder how accurate it really is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chiromancy is formed from "cheir" (meaning hand) and "manteia" (meaning divination or prophecy). The word refers to the practice of foretelling the future through the examination of the hands.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cheir' meaning hand, and 'manteia' meaning divination — chiromancy is about predicting the future through the hands.

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