Occultic

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Pertaining to mystical traditions and hidden practices that aim to connect with supernatural forces and knowledge not accessible to everyone
2. Relating to esoteric beliefs and practices focused on the supernatural and concealed knowledge that is not easily obtained by the general populace
3. Connected to mystical doctrines and hidden rituals that seek to attain understanding of spiritual realms and forces beyond ordinary perception

Etymology: "Occultic" is the plainest kind of formation: the adjective "occult" with the suffix "-ic" attached, giving the sense "of or relating to the occult." The base word "occult" comes from Latin "occultus," meaning "hidden" or "concealed," the past participle of "occulere," "to cover over" or "to hide." The Latin root carries the idea of something kept out of sight, which is why "occult" came to describe knowledge, practices and forces that lie beyond ordinary perception. The suffix "-ic" (from Latin "-icus" and Greek "-ikos") turns a noun or adjective into a related adjective, so "occultic" adds a more technical, adjectival tone to "occult" without changing its core meaning. Writers often choose such forms when they want to sound precise about a category, as in discussions of occultic traditions or occultic practices.

Synonyms: mystical, esoteric, hidden, supernatural, arcane

Antonyms: obvious, clear, apparent, exoteric, public