English dictionary
occult
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Hidden from the eye or the understanding; inviable; secret; concealed; unknown.
Source: webster1913
noun
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supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
Synonyms supernaturalSource: WordNet 3.0
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supernatural practices and techniques
ExamplesHe is a student of the occult.
Synonyms occult artsSource: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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hidden and difficult to see
ExamplesAn occult fracture.
Occult blood in the stool.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
ExamplesOccult lore.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
ExamplesPlanets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies.
Synonyms eclipseSource: WordNet 3.0
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become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished
ExamplesThe beam of light occults every so often.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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hide from view
ExamplesThe lids were occulting her eyes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To eclipse; to hide from sight.
Source: webster1913