What does Hermetic mean?

Definitions for Hermetic
hɜrˈmɛt ɪkher·met·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hermeticadjective

    completely sealed; completely airtight

Wiktionary

  1. hermeticadjective

    Of or pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus.

  2. hermeticadjective

    Of or pertaining to alchemy or occult practices.

  3. hermeticadjective

    Obscure; secret or unrevealed.

  4. hermeticadjective

    Isolated, away from outside influence.

  5. hermeticadjective

    Airtight or gas-tight; impervious to air or gases.

  6. Etymology: From the Greek god and mythological alchemist Hermes Trismegistus, who was said to possess a magic ability to seal (with spells) treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

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  1. hermetic

    Hermetic refers to something that is complete, airtight, or impermeable to outside influences. The term can also refer to concepts relating to Hermes Trismegistus, an ancient philosopher and mythical figure tied to alchemy, astrology and other occult sciences. Hermetic can also describe something that is obscure, difficult to understand, or characterized by occultism or mysticism.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hermeticadjective

    alt. of Hermetical

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Hermetic

    -al, hėr-met′ik, -al, adj. belonging in any way to the the beliefs current in the Middle Ages under the name of Hermes, the Thrice Great: belonging to magic or alchemy, magical: perfectly close.—adv. Hermet′ically.—n.pl. Hermet′ics, the philosophy wrapped up in the Hermetic books, esoteric science: alchemy.—Hermetically sealed, closed completely, said of a glass vessel, the opening of which is closed by melting the glass. [From Hermēs Trismegistos, Hermes 'the thrice-greatest,' the Greek name for the Egyptian god Thoth, who was god of science, esp. alchemy.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hermetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hermetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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