necromantic
necromantic adjective: of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.
Adjective
necromantic (not comparable)
- Of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.
Noun
necromantic (plural necromantics)
- conjuration
- With all the necromantics of their art.1745, [Edward Young], “Night the Eighth. Virtue’s Apology: Or, The Man of the World Answer’d. In which are Considered, the Love of this Life; the Ambition and Pleasures, with the Wit and Wisdom of...
Forms of necromantic
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | necromantick |
| Noun | |
| plural | necromantics |
Origin of necromantic
From Late Latin necromanticus.
Words formed from necromantic
Questions about necromantic
- What does necromantic mean?
- Necromantic means of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.
- What part of speech is necromantic?
- Necromantic can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near necromantic in the dictionary
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