Definition

The practice of trying to predict what will happen in the future by interpreting dreams.

Example

Many ancient cultures believed in oneiromancy as a way to gain insight into future events.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of oneiromancy?

Yeah, it’s that thing where people try to predict the future through dreams, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how dreams can hold so much meaning.

It really is interesting; I wonder what my dreams would say about my future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oneiromancy → It is formed from "oneiro-" (from Greek "oneiros", meaning dream) and "mancy" (from Greek "manteia", meaning divination). The word refers to the practice of divination through dreams.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dream' ('oneiro-') and 'divination' ('mancy') to remember that oneiromancy is about interpreting dreams to predict the future.

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