occult

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or studying forces beyond scientific understanding, especially those involved in the supernatural.

  - "The occult practices of ancient civilizations have fascinated people for centuries."
  - "Some believe that astrology and tarot reading are forms of occult divination."

• noun

  A secret or mysterious society, especially one believed to have special knowledge or power.

  - "Members of the occult society were sworn to secrecy."
  - "Rumors of occult rituals taking place in the forest were unfounded."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occult
ultimatum , mumblament , rumbletonium

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Variants

List of all variants of occult that leads to same result
occult , occulted , occulter , occulters , occulting , occults , occultly , the occult

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'occultus,' meaning 'hidden' or 'concealed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occult' comes from the Latin word 'occultus,' meaning 'hidden' or 'concealed'.

2. The word 'occult' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in religion, philosophy, and science.

3. Some believe that the study of the occult can lead to greater spiritual understanding and enlightenment.

4. The term 'occult' has also been associated with negative connotations, such as black magic and Satanism.

5. Many people are drawn to the study of the occult due to its mysterious and intriguing nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. mysticism: A pursuit of direct experience and knowledge of God or ultimate reality, often involving practices such as meditation and contemplation.

2. supernatural: Beyond the natural world, often attributed to gods, spirits, or other supernatural beings or phenomena.

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Culture

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The occult has been a subject of fascination throughout history, appearing in various forms of literature, art, and music. It has been associated with mysticism, spirituality, and the supernatural. The occult has also been linked to various religious and philosophical traditions, such as alchemy, astrology, and magic.

How to Memorize "occult"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a secret society with hooded members performing rituals in a dimly lit room.
   - Visualize a tarot card reader shuffling a deck of cards and drawing cards for a client.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'occult' with the word 'mystery'.
   - Associate the word 'occult' with the word 'hidden' or 'concealed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OCCULT' to remember the definition: Occult means 'hidden' or 'concealed'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'occult': 'The occult practices of ancient civilizations have fascinated people for centuries.'

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