Definition of occult

occult

adj [ɒˈkʌlt ˈɒkʌlt]

1.

a.  of or characteristic of magical, mystical, or supernatural arts, phenomena, or influences

b.  (as noun) the occult

2. beyond ordinary human understanding

3. secret or esoteric

vb [ɒˈkʌlt]

1. (Astronomy) Astronomy (of a celestial body) to hide (another celestial body) from view by occultation or (of a celestial body) to become hidden by occultation

2. to hide or become hidden or shut off from view

3. (intr) (of lights, esp in lighthouses) to shut off at regular intervals

[from Latin occultus, past participle of occulere, from ob- over, up + -culere, related to celāre to conceal]

occultly  adv

occultness  n

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