What does numerology mean?

Definitions for numerology
ˌnu məˈrɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyu-nu·merol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. numerologynoun

    the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs

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  1. numerologynoun

    The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers and the character or action of physical objects and living things.

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  1. Numerology

    Numerology is any belief in the divine or mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events. It is also the study of the numerical value of the letters in words, names, and ideas. It is often associated with the paranormal, alongside astrology and similar divinatory arts.Despite the long history of numerological ideas, the word "numerology" is not recorded in English before c. 1907.The term numerologist can be used for those who place faith in numerical patterns and draw pseudo-scientific inferences from them, even if those people do not practice traditional numerology. For example, in his 1997 book Numerology: Or What Pythagoras Wrought, mathematician Underwood Dudley uses the term to discuss practitioners of the Elliott wave principle of stock market analysis.

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  1. Numerology

    Numerology is a metaphysical belief system that assigns numerical values to letters of the alphabet and interprets them in order to gain insights into a person's characteristics, personality traits, and possible future events. It is often used as a means of divination and self-discovery, with the belief that numbers carry unique vibrations that can provide guidance and understanding in various aspects of life, such as relationships, career, and personal growth.

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  1. Numerology

    Numerology is any study of the purported divine, mystical or other special relationship between a number and some coinciding observed events. It has many systems and traditions and beliefs. Numerology and numerological divination by systems such as isopsephy were popular among early mathematicians, such as Pythagoras, but are no longer considered part of mathematics and are regarded as pseudomathematics or pseudoscience by modern scientists. Today, numerology is often associated with the paranormal, alongside astrology and similar divinatory arts. Despite the long history of numerological ideas, the word "numerology" is not recorded in English before c.1907. The term numerologist is also used derogatorily for those perceived to place excess faith in numerical patterns, even if those people do not practice traditional numerology. For example, in his 1997 book Numerology: Or What Pythagoras Wrought, mathematician Underwood Dudley uses the term to discuss practitioners of the Elliott wave principle of stock market analysis. Some remarks on the purported or commonly perceived numerological significance of specific numbers may be found at their respective articles, as at 77.

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  1. Numerologyverb

    Basic simplified calculus of outcomes based on factors simplified to the most logical outcome. Good for a lot of purposes except spiritual. You will be tricked if you try to base your belief on these findings! Beware

    Based on the outcome of numerology 3,6,and 9 I have 4860 possibly outcomes?

    Etymology: How many outcomes do you think there are


    Submitted by cecilrichard10 on July 16, 2021  


  2. numerology

    Numerology is garbage that you can make mean what you want, it always just adds up.


    Submitted by womogo7393 on April 22, 2021  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of numerology in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of numerology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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