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hermetic

/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/

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What does hermetic mean?

adjective

  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.
More meanings (4)

adjective

  1. Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
  2. Hermetically sealed.
  3. Isolated, away from outside influence.
  4. Alternative letter-case form of hermetic.

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IPA pronunciation

/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/

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Here, then, is our first lesson on the subject of REALITY, which constitutes the Hermetic science of Correspondences.
Thomas H. Burgoyne; Belle M. WagnerThe Light of Egypt; Or, The Science of the Soul and the Stars — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #1650
In other words, at the mouth the circumference comprises only one row of leaves; lower down it takes two or three, thus restricting the diameter and securing an hermetic closing.
Jean-Henri FabreBramble-Bees and OthersTranslated by Alexander Teixeira de MattosProject Gutenberg ebook #3421
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His cult increased much in later days, and a special temple was dedicated to him near Memphis Sethe suggests that the cult of Imhotep gave the inspiration to the Hermetic literature.
William, Sir OslerThe Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913Project Gutenberg ebook #1566