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   hermetic

   /həːˈmɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight: "a hermetic seal that ensures perfect waterproofing"
   • ▪ insulated or protected from outside influences: "a hermetic society"
   • 2. relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theosophy: "some saw in the Hermetic texts an anticipation of Christianity"
   • ▪ difficult to understand because intended for a small number of people with specialized knowledge: "obscure and hermetic poems"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in hermetic (sense 2)): from modern Latin hermeticus, from Hermes, identified with Thoth, regarded as the founder of alchemy and astrology.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hermeticism noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHERMETIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HERMETIC definition: 1. (of a container) so tightly closed that no air can leave or enter: 2. If a particular group is…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of HERMETIC is of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. and attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. How to use hermetic in a sentence. Hermetic Has Origins in Greek Mythology.

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   Hermetic definition: made airtight by fusion or sealing.. See examples of HERMETIC used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hermeticHERMETIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HERMETIC meaning: 1. (of a container) so tightly closed that no air can leave or enter: 2. If a particular group is…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hermeticHermetic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Hermetic means sealed so that no air can get in. The word can be used metaphorically as well. A child who is completely protected from the outside world might be said to come from a hermetic environment.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › hermeticHERMETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'hermetic' Word Frequency. hermetic. (hɜːʳmetɪk ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If a container has a hermetic seal, the seal is very tight so that no air can get in or out. [technical] This would permit air to enter, breaking the hermetic seal of the jar. Synonyms: airtight, sealed, shut More Synonyms of hermetic.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › hermeticHermetic - definition of hermetic by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air. 2. Impervious to outside interference or influence: the hermetic confines of an isolated life. 3. often Hermetic. a. Mythology Of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the works ascribed to him. b. Having to do with the occult sciences, especially alchemy; magical.