hermetic
[ hur-met-ik ]
/ hɜrˈmɛt ɪk /
adjective
made airtight by fusion or sealing.
not affected by outward influence or power; isolated.
(sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of occult science, especially alchemy.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings ascribed to him.
Words nearby hermetic
hermatype, hermeneutic, hermeneutics, hermes, hermes trismegistus, hermetic, hermetically, hermeticism, hermione, hermit, hermit crab
Also her·met·i·cal.
Origin of hermetic
OTHER WORDS FROM hermetic
un·her·met·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for hermetical
A sect of hermetical philosophers, founded in the fifteenth century, who were engaged in the study of abstruse sciences.
The Symbolism of Freemasonry|Albert G. MackeyHis measure of usefulness became full in 1798 when the hermetical seal of death closed his bright career.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll JudsonOthers were making their entrance upon the great work, after the hermetical method.
The Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo Villegas|Dom Francisco de QuevedoNow, however, the sealing of the South was all but hermetical.
Abraham Lincoln, Vol. II|John T. Morse
British Dictionary definitions for hermetical (1 of 2)
hermetic
hermetical
/ (hɜːˈmɛtɪk) /
adjective
sealed so as to be airtight
hidden or protected from the outside world
Derived forms of hermetic
hermetically, adverbWord Origin for hermetic
C17: from Medieval Latin hermēticus belonging to Hermes Trismegistus, traditionally the inventor of a magic seal
British Dictionary definitions for hermetical (2 of 2)
Hermetic
/ (hɜːˈmɛtɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings and teachings ascribed to him
of or relating to ancient science, esp alchemy
esoteric or recondite
Word Origin for Hermetic
see hermetic
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Medicine definitions for hermetical
hermetic
[ hər-mĕt′ĭk ]
adj.
Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.
Other words from hermetic
her•met′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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