gematria

ge·ma·tri·a

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-mey-tree-uh]
- /gəˈmeɪ tri ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-mey-tree-uh]
- /gəˈmeɪ tri ə/

Definitions of gematria word

noun gematria a cabbalistic system of interpretation of the Scriptures by substituting for a particular word another word whose letters give the same numerical sum. 1
noun gematria A Kabbalistic method of interpreting the Hebrew scriptures by computing the numerical value of words, based on those of their constituent letters. 1
noun gematria a system of assigning numerical values to the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, esp when used by cabbalists to interpret the Hebrew scriptures 0
noun gematria A Kabbalistic method of interpreting Hebrew words, based on numerical values of letters. 0

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Origin of gematria

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Hebrew gēmaṭriyā < Greek geōmetría geometry

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Parts of speech for Gematria

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gematria popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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