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- [hur-met-ik]
- /hɜrˈmɛt ɪk/
- /hɜːˈmet.ɪk/
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- [hur-met-ik]
- /hɜrˈmɛt ɪk/
Definitions of hermetic word
- adjective hermetic made airtight by fusion or sealing. 1
- adjective hermetic not affected by outward influence or power; isolated. 1
- adjective hermetic (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of occult science, especially alchemy. 1
- adjective hermetic (initial capital letter) of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings ascribed to him. 1
- noun hermetic (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight. 1
- adjective hermetic person: reclusive 1
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Origin of hermetic
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Medieval Latin hermēticus of, pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus, equivalent to Latin Hermē(s) Hermes + -ticus -tic
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Parts of speech for Hermetic
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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hermetic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hermetic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hermetic
adj hermetic
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- sealed — an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
- shut — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
- tight — firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot.
- waterproof — impervious to water.
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