Occult
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to supernatural forces, mystical phenomena, or beings that lie beyond ordinary human understanding.
“She had a lifelong fascination with the occult, collecting books on astrology and ritual magic.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒk.ʌlt/
Syllables
oc·cult
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