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   her·met·ic

   /hərˈmedik/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight: "a hermetic seal that ensures perfect waterproofing"
   • ▪ insulated or protected from outside influences: "a hermetic society"
   • 2. relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theosophy: "some saw in the Hermetic texts an anticipation of Christianity"
   • ▪ esoteric; cryptic: "obscure and hermetic poems"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in hermetic (sense 2)): from modern Latin hermeticus, from Hermes, identified with Thoth, regarded as the founder of alchemy and astrology.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hermeticism noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hermeticHermetic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Hermetic can mean mystical, occult, airtight, or solitary, derived from the name of Hermes Trismegistus, a mythical figure. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHERMETIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Hermetic means tightly closed or isolated, especially in engineering or linguistics. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and related words in different languages.

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   Hermetic means made airtight by fusion or sealing, or relating to occult science, especially alchemy. Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word hermetic with examples from various sources.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHERMETIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Hermetic means tightly closed or isolated, especially in engineering or social contexts. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHERMETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Hermetic means sealed so that no air can get in or out, or isolated from the outside world. It can also refer to the ancient science of alchemy or the writings of Hermes Trismegistus.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hermeticHermetic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Hermetic means sealed so that no air can get in. The word can be used metaphorically as well. A child who is completely protected from the outside world might be said to come from a hermetic environment.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › hermeticHermetic - definition of hermetic by The Free Dictionary

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   Hermetic means completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air, or impervious to outside influence or interference. It can also refer to occult science, especially alchemy, or the writings of Hermes Trismegistus.