Definition of occult

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  • occult is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • occult is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of occult

  • supernatural forces and events and beings collectively (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. supernatural
  • having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding (adjective)

    Examples

    1. occult lore

    Synonyms

    1. mysterious
    2. mystic
    3. mystical
    4. orphic
    5. secret
  • cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention (verb)

    Examples

    1. Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies

    Synonyms

    1. eclipse
  • supernatural practices and techniques (noun)

    Examples

    1. he is a student of the occult

    Synonyms

    1. occult arts
  • become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished (verb)

    Examples

    1. The beam of light occults every so often
  • hidden and difficult to see (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an occult fracture
    2. occult blood in the stool
  • hide from view (verb)

    Examples

    1. The lids were occulting her eyes

See definition of occult in Merriam Webster