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hermetic.

Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/
  1. Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.

    Greek · capitalized
  2. Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.

    capitalized
  3. One who follows/worships Hermes.

    capitalized
  4. Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.

  5. Hermetically sealed.

  6. Isolated, away from outside influence.

Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

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