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occult
[ uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt ]
adjective
- of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
- beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious.
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- secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated.
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- hidden from view; concealed.
- (in early science)
- not apparent on mere inspection but discoverable by experimentation.
- of a nature not understood, as physical qualities.
- dealing with such qualities; experimental:
occult science.
- Medicine/Medical. present in amounts too small to be visible:
a chemical test to detect occult blood in the stool.
noun
- Usually the occult.
- the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole.
- occult studies or sciences.
verb (used with object)
- to block or shut off (an object) from view; hide.
- Astronomy. to hide (a celestial body) by occultation.
verb (used without object)
- to become hidden or shut off from view.
occult
adjective
- of or characteristic of magical, mystical, or supernatural arts, phenomena, or influences
- ( as noun )
the occult
- beyond ordinary human understanding
- secret or esoteric
verb
- astronomy (of a celestial body) to hide (another celestial body) from view by occultation or (of a celestial body) to become hidden by occultation
- to hide or become hidden or shut off from view
- intr (of lights, esp in lighthouses) to shut off at regular intervals
Derived Forms
- dzˈܱٱ, adverb
- dzˈܱٲԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- dz·ܱİ noun
- dz·ܱl adverb
- dz·ܱn noun
- ԴDzo·ܱ adjective
- ԴDzo·ܱing adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of occult1
Example Sentences
Cult members, who all lived there, took part in a catalogue of abuse against children and young adults, with victims saying the group used occult writings and practices to "brainwash" them and justify their abuse.
Our relationship to money, sex, religion, love, power and more are all fair game, and the subjects are discussed in a setting that nods to the occult.
Victims said the group used occult writings and practices to "brainwash" them and justify their abuse.
But even though the wild hunt has commenced, there’s still a lot more occult savagery to come.
Certain online spaces have seen a blending with the occult, Satanism, misogyny, and a general ultra-violent misanthropy, creating toxic new groups that bleed back into the real worlds.
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