How Do You Spell CHIROMANTIC?

Pronunciation: [kˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊmˈantɪk] (IPA)

Chiromantic is a word used to describe the practice of foretelling the future through the interpretation of palm reading. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /kaɪrəʊˈmæntɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced as "kye-roh," with the stress falling on the second syllable. The "ch" in the second syllable is pronounced as "k," similar to the sound in the word "key." The final syllable is pronounced as "tik," with the stress falling on the first syllable.

CHIROMANTIC Meaning and Definition

1. Chiromantic is an adjective that relates to chiromancy, a form of divination or fortune-telling based on the study and interpretation of the lines and patterns on a person's palm. The word "chiromantic" is derived from the Greek words "cheir," meaning "hand," and "manteia," meaning "divination."

   In a broader sense, "chiromantic" describes something or someone that is associated with palmistry or the belief in the ability to predict a person's character traits, future, or destiny from the lines, shapes, and markings on their hands. This term encompasses both the practice of chiromancy and the belief system that accompanies it.

   Chiromantic traditions have been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, such as ancient Greece, China, India, Persia, and Egypt. Practitioners of chiromancy claim to identify personality traits, talents, health conditions, and major life events by examining the length, depth, and position of lines on the palm, along with other features like mounts and shapes.

   While chiromantic practices are not widely regarded as scientific or empirical, they continue to remain popular as a form of entertainment or personal interest. Many individuals still find fascination in the idea that one can gain insight into their personality or future through the analysis of the lines on their palms. Thus, "chiromantic" serves as a descriptor that denotes a connection to or involvement with the art and belief system of chiromancy.

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   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CHIROMANTIC

• xhiromantic
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Etymology of CHIROMANTIC

The term "chiromantic" is derived from two Greek words: "cheir", which means "hand", and "manteia", which means "divination" or "prophecy". The word "chiromantic" is used to describe the practice of palmistry, which involves interpreting the lines and other features of the hand to reveal insights about a person's character, personality, and future.

Similar spelling words for CHIROMANTIC

• chairwoman,
• charming,
• chiromance,
• Charmain,
• chiromancer,
• chromium,
• chairman,
• chiromancy,
• charwoman.