adj Uncommon

occult

OK-uhlt

Occult (adj) means relating to magic, mysticism, or supernatural practices. Example: “She kept a collection of books on occult rituals.”

adj

Relating to magic, mysticism, or supernatural practices.

"She kept a collection of books on occult rituals."

Hidden from ordinary knowledge or view.

"His illness had occult symptoms that were hard to diagnose."

verb

To hide or block from view.

"The moon occulted the star for several minutes."

noun

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 notes

In 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".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “occult” mean?

The word “occult” means relating to magic, mysticism, or supernatural practices. In plain terms, something hidden or secret, especially relating to magic and the supernatural.

How do you pronounce “occult”?

“Occult” is pronounced OK-uhlt (/əˈkʌlt/ in IPA).

How do you use “occult” in a sentence?

Here is “occult” used in a sentence: “She kept a collection of books on occult rituals.”

What part of speech is “occult”?

Depending on how it is used, “occult” can be an adjective, a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “occult” come from?

The word “occult” comes from Latin. From Latin occultus, "hidden, secret", past participle of occulere, related to celare, "to hide" — the same root as "conceal".

Is “occult” a common word?

“Occult” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “occult” have?

“Occult” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to magic, mysticism, or supernatural practices.

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