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occult
Definitions
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1
adjective
Relating
to
mystical
,
supernatural
,
or
magical
powers
,
practices
,
or
phenomena
that
are
beyond
ordinary
human
understanding
.
She
has
a
deep
interest
in
the
occult
and
often
reads
books
about
magic
.
The
movie
explores
themes
of
the
occult
and
supernatural
.
He
claimed
to
have
occult
powers
that
allowed
him
to
see
the
future
.
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2
adjective
Hidden
or
secret
,
not
easily
understood
or
seen
.
The
occult
meaning
of
the
ancient
symbols
was
revealed
after
years
of
study
.
The
document
contained
occult
information
that
was
not
meant
for
public
eyes
.
The
scientist
discovered
an
occult
pattern
in
the
data
that
others
had
missed
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
occultus
Word parts
oc (against) + cultus (hidden)
Originally meant
hidden, concealed
Background
The word 'occult' comes from the Latin 'occultus', meaning hidden or secret. It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe things that are beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding.