numerology

American  

[noo-muh-rol-uh-jee, nyoo-] / ˌnu məˈrɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyu- /

noun

1. the study of numbers, as the figures designating the year of one's birth, to determine their supposed influence on one's life, future, etc.

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numerology British  

/ ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪ, ˌnjuːmərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of numbers, such as the figures in a birth date, and of their supposed influence on human affairs

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• numerologist
  noun
• numerological
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of numerology

1910–15; < Latin numer ( us ) number + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

And with Swift's self-proclaimed penchant for numerology, she has long incorporated meaningful numbers into her albums, songs and social media posts, some believe the date could involve her favourite number: 13.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The explanation is hard to untangle for those who aren’t true numerology zealots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"The numerology of this complicated physics puzzle requires quite some patience," says Haoyun Huang, Csathy's PhD student.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

In numerology, 4 represents foundation, structure and responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2023

Age had thickened her husband, thinned his hair, and reduced the numerology by which Bull himself measured his fitness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy