Definition

A practice of predicting the future or gaining insight by observing fire or flames.

Example

In ancient times, people believed in pyromancy to foretell events by watching how the flames danced.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pyromancy?

Yeah, it's that practice of divination using fire, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how people used flames to predict the future.

Me too! It’s like a blend of art and mysticism.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyromancy → It is formed from "pyro-" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "mancy" (from Greek "manteia", meaning divination or prophecy). The word refers to the practice of divination by fire.

Memory Tip

Imagine using fire ('pyro-') to see into the future ('mancy') — that's how pyromancy means divination by fire.

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