adj
occult
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adj
1
Relating to magic, mysticism, or supernatural practices.
"She kept a collection of books on occult rituals."
2
Hidden from ordinary knowledge or view.
"His illness had occult symptoms that were hard to diagnose."
verb
1
To hide or block from view.
"The moon occulted the star for several minutes."
noun
1
Supernatural beliefs, practices, or phenomena, considered as a whole.
"He became fascinated by the occult after reading about tarot."
How to Use Occult
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething hidden or secret, especially relating to magic and the supernatural.
Common pairings
occult practices
the occult
occult symbols
Word Forms
more occult comparative, occulted past tense, occults singular, most occult superlative
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Etymology
From Latin occultus, "hidden, secret", past participle of occulere, related to celare, "to hide" — the same root as "conceal".