English Explanatory Dictionary

hermetic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
  2. Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
  3. One who follows/worships Hermes.
  4. Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
  5. Hermetically sealed.
  6. Isolated, away from outside influence.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of hermetic.

Pronunciation

/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hermetic.wav

Word forms

hermetic more hermetic most hermetic hermetical hermetick

Etymology

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

Derived words

hermetical hermetically hermetically sealed hermeticism hermeticist hermeticity hermetics hermetic seal unhermetic
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