Definition of HERMETIC

hermetic

Adjective Satellite

  • completely sealed; completely airtight

Adj

  • Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
  • Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
  • One who follows/worships Hermes.
  • Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
  • Hermetically sealed.
  • Isolated, away from outside influence.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

Scrabble Score: 15

hermetic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hermetic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hermetic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

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