NECROMANTIC

necromantic

(adjective) given to or produced by or used in the art of conjuring up the dead; “a necromantic sorcerer”; “necromantic delusions”; “necromantic powders and other weird objects”

necromantic, necromantical

(adjective) relating to or associated with necromancy; “mysterious necromantic rites”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


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

Source: Wiktionary


Nec`ro*man"tic, n.

Definition: Conjuration. [R.] With all the necromantics of their art. Young.

Nec`ro*man"tic, Nec`ro*man"tic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to necromancy; performed by necromancy.

– Nec`ro*man"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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