occult — relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkʌlt/
Korean meaning: 초자연적인, 신비한, 마술의
Korean pronunciation: 어**컬**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's occult book collection includes crystal balls, tarot cards, and a guide to reading tea leaves.
- The eclipse will occult the sun for approximately two minutes.
- He claimed to have occult abilities, but couldn't even predict the weather correctly.
occult
ADJECTIVE//əˈkʌlt//
relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena
A fortune teller channels occult energies through her glowing crystal ball
The adult came to consult about the occult
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occultus', the past participle of 'occulere' meaning 'to cover up' or 'conceal'. The word combines the prefix 'ob-' (toward) with 'celare' (to hide).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's occult book collection includes crystal balls, tarot cards, and a guide to reading tea leaves.”
“The eclipse will occult the sun for approximately two minutes.”
“He claimed to have occult abilities, but couldn't even predict the weather correctly.”
“The professor's research focused on occult symbolism in medieval literature.”
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