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mysticism

MIHS-tih-sihz-uhm

Mysticism (noun) means Belief in or pursuit of direct spiritual knowledge or union with the divine, beyond ordinary reasoning. Example: “He became deeply interested in Sufi mysticism during his travels.”

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Belief in or pursuit of direct spiritual knowledge or union with the divine, beyond ordinary reasoning.
"He became deeply interested in Sufi mysticism during his travels."
"Mysticism plays a central role in several world religions."

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In plain EnglishThe pursuit of spiritual truth through direct, often unexplainable, personal experience rather than logic.

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mysticisms plural

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Etymology

From mystic + -ism, ultimately from Ancient Greek mystikos ("secret, mystic").

Origin: Ancient Greek

religious mysticism

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What does “mysticism” mean?

The word “mysticism” means belief in or pursuit of direct spiritual knowledge or union with the divine, beyond ordinary reasoning. In plain terms, the pursuit of spiritual truth through direct, often unexplainable, personal experience rather than logic.

How do you pronounce “mysticism”?

“Mysticism” is pronounced MIHS-tih-sihz-uhm (/ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “mysticism” in a sentence?

Here is “mysticism” used in a sentence: “He became deeply interested in Sufi mysticism during his travels.”

What is the opposite of “mysticism”?

The opposite of “mysticism” — its antonyms — is rationalism.

What part of speech is “mysticism”?

“Mysticism” is a noun.

Where does the word “mysticism” come from?

The word “mysticism” comes from Ancient Greek. From mystic + -ism, ultimately from Ancient Greek mystikos ("secret, mystic").

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