noun
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
Synonyms
Examples
- She doesn't believe in the supernatural
noun
supernatural practices and techniques
Synonyms
occult arts
Examples
- he is a student of the occult
verb
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Synonyms
Examples
- The Sun eclipses the moon today
- Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies
verb
become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished
Examples
- The beam of light occults every so often
verb
hide from view
Examples
- The lids were occulting her eyes
adjective
hidden and difficult to see
Examples
- an occult fracture
- occult blood in the stool
adjective
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence
Synonyms
Examples
- beyond ordinary understanding
- mysterious symbols
- the mystical style of Blake
- occult lore
- the secret learning of the ancients