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occult
adjective(oc-cult)having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
Examples:
Occult lore.
occult
verb(oc-cult)cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Synonyms: eclipse,
Examples:
Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies.
occult
noun(oc-cult)supernatural practices and techniques
Synonyms: occult arts,
Examples:
He is a student of the occult.
occult
verb(oc-cult)become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished
Examples:
The beam of light occults every so often.
occult
adjective(oc-cult)hidden and difficult to see
Examples:
An occult fracture.
Occult blood in the stool.
Occult blood in the stool.
occult
verb(oc-cult)hide from view
Examples:
The lids were occulting her eyes.