Occult
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Occult ( adjective )
- Relating to supernatural or mystical powers, practices, or phenomena.
- Relating to knowledge or practices that are meant to be kept secret.
Origin:
The word "occult" comes from the latin word "occultus" which means "hidden, concealed, secret".
Examples:
- The occult sciences include alchemy and astrology.
- The occult practices of the ancient Egyptians.
- The occult refers to practices or knowledge that are meant to be kept secret.
- He was interested in the occult and read books on the subject.
- The occult symbols on the old manuscript were hard to decipher.
(As a noun)
Occult ( noun )
- Relating to supernatural or mystical powers, practices, or phenomena.
- Relating to knowledge or practices that are meant to be kept secret.
Origin:
The word "occult" comes from the latin word "occultus" which means "hidden, concealed, secret".
Examples:
- The occult sciences include alchemy and astrology.
- The occult practices of the ancient Egyptians.
- The occult refers to practices or knowledge that are meant to be kept secret.
- He was interested in the occult and read books on the subject.
- The occult symbols on the old manuscript were hard to decipher.