Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-mance

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: -mance
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

to carry out a specified form of divination

suffix

A suffix attached to a noun or character's name to create a word for an in-game romance subplot or mechanic.

Slang

Example Sentences

"I very much look forward to this on my Dorianmance playthrough."
"My Andersmance was taken at a more leisurely pace, so I really got into the depth and grief over his character and his romance."
"My own Galemance run will go full swing once my Astarionmance one wraps up, so more to come soon ☺️"

Etymology

From a rebracketing of romance.

Usage

Slang

Phrases

-mancy -mancer -mantic

Frequently Paired Words

-mancy -mancer -mantic

Questions

What does -mance mean?: to carry out a specified form of divination
Where does -mance come from?: From a rebracketing of romance.

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