Hermeticism

[ hur-met-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. the body of ideas set forth in Hermetic writings.
2. adherence to the ideas expressed in Hermetic writings.
3. the occult sciences, especially alchemy.

Other Words From

• Her·meti·cist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hermeticism¹

First recorded in 1890–95; hermetic + -ism

Related Words

• hermetics
• theurgy