Occult
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Occult is a verb meaning (transitive, astronomy) To cover or hide from view.
Meaning
(transitive, astronomy) To cover or hide from view.
More Meanings
- (transitive, rare) To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.
- (medicine) Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.
- (medicine): not visible, but chemically detectable.
- Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.
- Esoteric.
- (usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.
Example Sentences
occult blood in the urine
occult blood loss; occult cancer
The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse.
Be aware that occult knowledge can be used for good or evil purposes.
Word Forms
- occults
- occulting
- occulted
Synonyms for occult
Depending on context, synonyms include esoteric, mystical, mysterious, secret, supernatural, eclipse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include secret, mysterious, esoteric, supernatural, mystical, mystic.
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