seances Meaning & Definition
ˈsā-ˌän(t)s
What Does Seances Mean?
Seances is a noun that means session, sitting. It can also mean a spiritualist meeting to receive spirit communications.
Word Facts for Seances
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsā-ˌän(t)s/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1803 |
Seances Definition (Noun)
- session, sitting
- a spiritualist meeting to receive spirit communications
Synonyms of Seances
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Seances synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Origin of Seances
French, from Middle French, from seoir to sit, assemble, from Old French, from Latin sedēre sit
First Known Use
1803
Pronouncing Seances
You say seances as /ˈsā-ˌän(t)s/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sā).