Graptomancy

/ɡræpˈtɒmənsi/ noun

Definition

Divination or fortune-telling supposedly performed by reading writings or marks, combining Greek words for 'writing' and 'divination.'

Etymology

From Greek 'graphtos' (written) + 'manteia' (divination); an invented or rare term for a form of fortune-telling related to written symbols.

Kelly Says

This is a technical word that barely exists in actual use—it's the kind of word that shows how English can build new ideas by combining Greek roots, like how we created 'television' from 'tele' (far) and 'vision' (sight).

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