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hermetic

Syllabification: (her·met·ic)
Pronunciation: /hərˈmetik/

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Definition of hermetic

adjective

  • 1(of a seal or closure) complete and airtight:a hermetic seal that ensures perfect waterproofing
  • insulated or protected from outside influences:a hermetic society
  • 2 (also Hermetic) of or relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theosophy.
  • esoteric; cryptic:obscure and hermetic poems

Derivatives

hermetically

Pronunciation: /hərˈmetiklē, -ik(ə)lē/

adverb

hermeticism

Pronunciation: /hərˈmetiˌsizəm/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century (hermetic (sense 2)): from modern Latin hermeticus, from Hermes, identified with Thoth, regarded as the founder of alchemy and astrology

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