Occult
/əˈkʌlt/noun
Relating to magical or supernatural beliefs, practices, or phenomena.
Did you know?The word 'occult' has been associated with secret knowledge and hidden truths since its Latin roots, often linked to mysticism and the esoteric.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
occultus
“Hidden, concealed”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
occultare
“To hide”
15th Century
Middle English
occulte
“Hidden, secret”
Modern English
English
Occult
“Relating to the supernatural or mystical”