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occulted

oc·cult
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Transcription

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

Definitions of occulted word

  • adjective occulted of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies. 1
  • adjective occulted beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious. 1
  • adjective occulted secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated. 1
  • adjective occulted hidden from view. 1
  • adjective occulted 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 occulted Medicine/Medical. present in amounts too small to be visible: a chemical test to detect occult blood in the stool. 1
See all 12 definitions of occulted

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Origin of occulted

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 Occulted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Occulted

occulted 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.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

occulted usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for occulted

adjective occulted

  • magicked — Simple past tense and past participle of magic.
  • obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.

verb occulted

  • buried — to put in the ground and cover with earth: The pirates buried the chest on the island.
All 3 Synonyms of occulted

Antonyms for occulted

adjective occulted

  • bared — without covering or clothing; naked; nude: bare legs.
  • cleared — Simple past tense and past participle of clear.
  • opened — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
All 3 Antonyms of occulted

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