Definition of occult

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of occult is as below...

Occult (v. t.) To eclipse; to hide from sight.

Lern More About Occult

Occultation :: Occultation (n.) The hiding of a heavenly body from sight by the intervention of some other of the heavenly bodies; -- applied especially to eclipses of stars and planets by the moon, and to the eclipses of satellites of planets by their primaries..
Observation :: Observation (n.) Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star, with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer, etc..
Incantation :: Incantation (n.) The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment..
Occultism :: Occultism (n.) A certain Oriental system of theosophy.
Occult :: Occult (v. t.) To eclipse; to hide from sight.
Occulted :: Occulted (a.) Hidden; secret.
Occultness :: Occultness (n.) State or quality of being occult.
Magic :: Magic (a.) A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, incantation, etc..
Cipher :: Cipher (v. t.) To write in occult characters.
Cabala :: Cabala (n.) A kind of occult theosophy or traditional interpretation of the Scriptures among Jewish rabbis and certain mediaeval Christians, which treats of the nature of god and the mystery of human existence. It assumes that every letter, word, number, and accent of Scripture contains a hidden sense; and it teaches the methods of interpretation for ascertaining these occult meanings. The cabalists pretend even to foretell events by this means..
Occultation :: Occultation (n.) Fig.: The state of being occult.
Diviner :: Diviner (n.) A conjecture; a guesser; one who makes out occult things.
Diviner :: Diviner (n.) One who professes divination; one who pretends to predict events, or to reveal occult things, by supernatural means..
Magical :: Magical (a.) Pertaining to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their agency..
Cabalistical :: Cabalistical (a.) Of or pertaining to the cabala; containing or conveying an occult meaning; mystic.
Charm :: Charm (v. i.) To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms.
Apparition :: Apparition (n.) The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; -- opposed to occultation.
Occult :: Occult (a.) Hidden from the eye or the understanding; inviable; secret; concealed; unknown.
Talismanical :: Talismanical (a.) Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical..
Cryptically :: Cryptically (adv.) Secretly; occultly.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us