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occult

The correct spelling is occult.

How to pronounce occult

/əˈkʌlt/
noun

IPA: /əˈkʌlt/

Say it like: Occ-ult

The correct spelling is occult. (usually with "the") Supernatural affairs. For example: "The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse."

Usage Examples

The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

occult blood loss;  occult cancer

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.

verb

  1. 1.To cover or hide from view.
  2. 2.To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.

adjective

  1. 1.Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.
  2. 2.Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.
  3. 3.Esoteric.

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