mysticity

mys·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-tik]
- /ˈmɪs tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-tik]
- /ˈmɪs tɪk/

Definitions of mysticity word

adjective mysticity involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal. 1
adjective mysticity of the nature of or pertaining to mysteries known only to the initiated: mystic rites. 1
adjective mysticity of occult character, power, or significance: a mystic formula. 1
adjective mysticity of obscure or mysterious character or significance. 1
adjective mysticity of or relating to mystics or mysticism. 1
noun mysticity a person who claims to attain, or believes in the possibility of attaining, insight into mysteries transcending ordinary human knowledge, as by direct communication with the divine or immediate intuition in a state of spiritual ecstasy. 1

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Origin of mysticity

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English mystik < Latin mysticus < Greek mystikós, equivalent to mýst(ēs) an initiate into the mysteries + -ikos -ic; akin to myeîn to initiate, teach

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Parts of speech for Mysticity

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mysticity 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.

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