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- [uh-kuhl-tiz-uh m]
- /əˈkʌl tɪz əm/
- /ˈɒk.əl.tɪzm/
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- [uh-kuhl-tiz-uh m]
- /əˈkʌl tɪz əm/
Definitions of occultism word
- noun occultism belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies. 1
- noun occultism the study or practice of occult arts. 1
- noun occultism The study of the supernatural. 1
- noun occultism mysticism, black arts 1
- noun occultism belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc 0
- noun occultism belief in occult forces and powers 0
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Origin of occultism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; occult + -ism
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Parts of speech for Occultism
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occultism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for occultism
noun occultism
- augury — An augury is a sign of what will happen in the future.
- horoscopy — Archaic. the casting or taking of horoscopes.
- palmistry — the art or practice of telling fortunes and interpreting character from the lines and configurations of the palm of a person's hand.
- prediction — an act of predicting.
- premonition — a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger.
Antonyms for occultism
noun occultism
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- frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
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