cultic

cult

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhlt]
- /kʌlt/
- /ˈkəl.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhlt]
- /kʌlt/

Definitions of cultic word

adjective cultic of or relating to a religious cult 3
noun cultic a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies. 1
noun cultic an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult. 1
noun cultic the object of such devotion. 1
noun cultic a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc. 1
noun cultic Sociology. a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols. 1

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Origin of cultic

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < Latin cultus habitation, tilling, refinement, worship, equivalent to cul-, variant stem of colere to inhabit, till, worship + -tus suffix of v. action

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Parts of speech for Cultic

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cultic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cultic usage trend in Literature

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