numerology
|nu-me-rol-o-gy|
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/ˌnuːməˈrɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒi/
mystical study of numbers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'numerology' originates from the Latin word 'numerus,' meaning 'number,' combined with the Greek suffix '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'numerus' transformed into the French word 'numérologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'numerology.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of numbers,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the mystical study of numbers and their influence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the mystical significance of numbers and their supposed influence on human life.
Numerology suggests that the number 7 is particularly lucky.
Synonyms
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