occult
advancedC1/əˈkʌlt/ · oc-cult
Relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers or phenomena.
Meanings
Relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers or phenomena.
مُسْتَور، پراسرار یا جادوئی طاقتوں یا مظاہر سے متعلق.
خفیہ
khufiya
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- occult knowledge
- occult practices
- occult traditions
Example Sentences
Many people are fascinated by occult practices such as astrology.
بہت سے لوگ نجوم جیسے خفیہ عملوں میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں.
Bohat se log nujoom jese khufiya amaloon mein dilchaspi rakhte hain.
The author explores themes of the occult in her novel.
مصنفہ اپنی ناول میں خفیہ کے موضوعات کی تلاش کرتی ہیں.
Musannifah apni novel mein khufiya ke mauzuaat ki talaash karti hain.
He is known for his deep knowledge of occult sciences.
وہ خفیہ سائنس کی گہری معلومات کے لئے جانے جاتے ہیں.
Woh khufiya science ki gehri maloomat ke liye jane jate hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'occult' as something that's 'out of sight' or 'hidden'.
Imagine a mysterious book filled with hidden knowledge.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہیں آسمانوں میں اب تک خُفیہ راز کی موجودگی، / ایک جِزء ہمارا ہے جو کم ہے۔
Hain aasmanon mein ab tak khufiya raaz ki maujoodgi, / Ek juzz hamara hai jo kam hai.
There still exists a hidden mystery in the heavens, / A part of ours that is lacking.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوابوں کی گلیوں میں خفیہ راز ہوتے ہیں.
Khwabon ki galiyon mein khufiya raaz hote hain.
In the streets of dreams, there are hidden mysteries.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "occultus" — hidden, concealed
First known use: 14th century
The term 'occult' has its roots in the Latin word 'occultus', which translates to hidden or concealed. It has evolved over time to encompass various practices and beliefs associated with magic and the supernatural.