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numerology
[ noo-muh-rol-uh-jee, nyoo- ]
/ ˌnu məˈrɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyu- /
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noun
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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nu·mer·o·log·i·cal [noo-mer-uh-loj-i-kuhl, nyoo-], /ˌnu mər əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌnyu-/, adjectivenu·mer·ol·o·gist, nounWords nearby numerology
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British Dictionary definitions for numerology
numerology
/ (ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of numbers, such as the figures in a birth date, and of their supposed influence on human affairs
Derived forms of numerology
numerological (ˌnjuːmərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivenumerologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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