mysticism

English

/ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/

noun
Definitions
  • The beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics.
  • A doctrine of direct communication or spiritual intuition of divine truth.
  • A transcendental union of soul or mind with the divine reality or divinity.
  • Obscure thoughts and speculations.

Etymology

Affix from English mystic derived from Old French mistique (full of mystery, mysterious) derived from Latin mysticus (mystical, secret, mystic, of secret rites) derived from Ancient Greek μυστικός (secret, mystic, mystical).

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Ancient Greek

μυστικός

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secret, mystic, mystical

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