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- [hur-met-ik]
- /hɜrˈmɛt ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-met-ik]
- /hɜrˈmɛt ɪk/
Definitions of hermetical word
- adjective hermetical made airtight by fusion or sealing. 1
- adjective hermetical not affected by outward influence or power; isolated. 1
- adjective hermetical (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of occult science, especially alchemy. 1
- adjective hermetical (initial capital letter) of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings ascribed to him. 1
- noun hermetical Alternative form of hermetic. 1
- adjective hermetical seal: airtight 1
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Origin of hermetical
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 Hermetical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hermetical 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
hermetical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hermetical
adj hermetical
- secluded — sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
- latent — present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
- undisclosed — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
adjective hermetical
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- unseen — not seen; unperceived; unobserved; invisible.
- covered — A covered area is an area that has a roof.
- cloaked — Wearing a cloak.
- esoteric — Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Antonyms for hermetical
adj hermetical
- sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
- manifest — readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- known — past participle of know1 .
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
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