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Hermetic (adj) means relating to Hermes, a god in ancient Greek mythology.

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Relating to Hermes, a god in ancient Greek mythology.

Relating to Hermes Trismegistus, or to texts credited to him.

A person who worships or follows the god Hermes.

Relating to alchemy or secret magical practices.

"Newton subscribed to the hermetic notion that the true knowledge of the universe had been earlier revealed by God to the ancients, the prisci theologi." — Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic (1971)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

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What is the meaning of hermetic?

"hermetic" (adj) means relating to Hermes, a god in ancient Greek mythology.

What are the different meanings of hermetic?

"hermetic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to Hermes, a god in ancient Greek mythology; 2. Relating to Hermes Trismegistus, or to texts credited to him; 3. A person who worships or follows the god Hermes.