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occult

oc·cult
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt]
    • /əˈkʌlt, ˈɒk ʌlt/
    • /əˈkʌlt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt]
    • /əˈkʌlt, ˈɒk ʌlt/

Definitions of occult word

  • adjective occult of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies. 1
  • adjective occult beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious. 1
  • adjective occult secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated. 1
  • adjective occult hidden from view. 1
  • adjective occult not apparent on mere inspection but discoverable by experimentation. of a nature not understood, as physical qualities. dealing with such qualities; experimental: occult science. 1
  • adjective occult Medicine/Medical. present in amounts too small to be visible: a chemical test to detect occult blood in the stool. 1

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Origin of occult

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin occultus (past participle of occulere to hide from view, cover up), equivalent to oc- oc- + -cul-, akin to cēlāre to conceal + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Occult

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

occult popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for occult

adjective occult

  • mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
  • concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
  • hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
  • magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.

verb occult

  • stash — to put by or away as for safekeeping or future use, usually in a secret place (usually followed by away): The squirrel stashes away nuts for winter.
  • bury — To bury something means to put it into a hole in the ground and cover it up with earth.
  • lock up — a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.
  • lie low — situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.

noun occult

  • magic number — the atomic number or neutron number of an exceptionally stable nuclide.
  • witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
  • voodooism — the voodoo religious rites and practices.
  • occultism — belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies.
  • bewitchment — the state of being bewitched

Antonyms for occult

adjective occult

  • bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
  • exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
  • known — past participle of know1 .
  • obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.

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