Definition of "occult" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, astronomy) To cover or hide from view.

   • The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

2. (transitive, rare) To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.

adjective

1. (medicine) Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.

   • occult blood loss; occult cancer

2. (medicine): not visible, but chemically detectable.

   • occult blood in the urine

3. Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.

4. Esoteric.

noun

1. (usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.