HERMETICISM


Meaning of HERMETICISM in English

— Hermeticist , adj. , n.

/herr met"euh siz'euhm/ , n. ( sometimes l.c. ).

1. the body of ideas set forth in Hermetic writings.

2. adherence to the ideas expressed in Hermetic writings.

3. the occult sciences, esp. alchemy.

Also, Hermetism . /herr"mi tiz'euhm/ .

[ 1890-95; HERMETIC + -ISM ]

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