numerological
|nu-me-ro-log-i-cal|
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/ˌnuːməroʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
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/ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/
(numerology)
mystical study of numbers
Etymology
'numerological' originates from the word 'numerology', which is derived from the Latin word 'numerus' meaning 'number' and the Greek word 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.
'numerology' evolved from the Latin 'numerus' and Greek 'logos', eventually forming the modern English term 'numerology', with 'numerological' as its adjectival form.
Initially, it meant 'the study of numbers', and over time it evolved to include the mystical or esoteric significance of numbers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or based on numerology, the study of the mystical significance of numbers.
The numerological analysis suggested that the number 7 was significant in her life.
Synonyms
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