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occult

/əˈkʌlt/

Translations

occultnoun

/əˈkʌlt/

occultismeEnsemble des croyances et pratiques ésotériques ou surnaturelles.

She had a deep interest in the occult and often attended gatherings to learn more about mystical practices.

Elle s'intéressait profondément à l'occultisme et assistait souvent à des réunions pour en apprendre davantage sur les pratiques mystiques.

Additional translations

occulteLe caché, le secret; surtout dans un registre soutenu ou spécialisé.

Synonyms

mysticism

esotericism

supernatural

hidden knowledge

the supernatural

occultadjective

more occult

Comp.

most occult

Super.

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occulteRelatif aux pratiques magiques, au surnaturel, au caché.

The occult rituals performed by the group were shrouded in mystery and secrecy.

Les rituels occultes pratiqués par le groupe étaient entourés de mystère et de secret.

Additional translations

ésotériqueEmploi surtout pour ce qui est obscur, réservé aux initiés ou difficile à comprendre.

Synonyms

occultverb

occulted

Past Simple

occulted

Past Participle

occulting

Gerund

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occulterEn astronomie et en médecine: cacher, masquer, rendre invisible.

The moon was occulted by the clouds during the eclipse.

La Lune a été occultée par les nuages pendant l'éclipse.

Synonyms

Definitions

occultnoun

Supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena.

She had a deep interest in the occult and often attended gatherings to learn more about mystical practices.

Secret or hidden knowledge, especially of a supernatural nature.

Initiates were sworn to keep the occult from the uninitiated.

occultadjective

Relating to magical or supernatural powers and activities.

The occult rituals performed by the group were shrouded in mystery and secrecy.

Beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious.

The scientist's occult theories about the universe intrigued many but were understood by few.

Not revealed; secret or hidden.

The occult motives behind his actions were not immediately apparent to his colleagues.

Not accompanied by readily discernible signs or symptoms; detectable only by specialized examination or testing.

Occult bleeding may go unnoticed until laboratory tests reveal its presence.

occultverb

To hide or conceal something from view.

The moon was occulted by the clouds during the eclipse.

To cut off from view by interposing something.

The planet was occulted by the sun, making it invisible from Earth.