Definition

Relating to the belief that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often associated with practices like mediumship.

Example

Many people are drawn to spiritualistic practices to connect with loved ones who have passed away.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a spiritualistic event before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really interesting.

I went to one last weekend, and it was quite eye-opening.

That sounds cool! I’d love to experience something spiritualistic like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spiritualistic → It is formed from "spiritual" (from Latin "spiritualis", meaning of the spirit) and the suffix "-istic" (meaning pertaining to or characteristic of). The word "spiritualistic" refers to something that pertains to or is characteristic of the spirit or spiritual matters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spiritual' relating to the 'spirit' and '-istic' meaning pertaining to it — so spiritualistic means relating to the spirit.

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