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occult

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/əˈkʌlt/ · oc-cult

Relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers or phenomena.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers or phenomena.

مُسْتَور، پراسرار یا جادوئی طاقتوں یا مظاہر سے متعلق.

خفیہ

khufiya

Synonyms

mysterioussupernaturalesotericپراسرارخفیہجادوئی

Antonyms

obviousclearmanifestواضحصافکھلا

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.

Easily Confused With

cult:While 'cult' refers to a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object, 'occult' deals with mystical and supernatural phenomena.

Word Family

occultism
nounخفیہ علمیات
occultist
nounخفیہ عالِم

See Also

💡 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.