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adjective \(ˌ)hər-ˈme-tik\
Definition of HERMETIC
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[from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight]
a : airtight <hermetic seal>
b : impervious to external influence hermetic
— her·met·i·cal·ly adverb
Variants of HERMETIC
her·met·ic also her·met·i·cal
Examples of HERMETIC
hermetic
Origin of HERMETIC
Medieval Latin hermeticus, from Hermet-, Hermes Trismegistus
First Known Use: 1605
Related to HERMETIC
Antonyms: shallow, superficial
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
adjective \(ˌ)hər-ˈmet-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)
Medical Definition of HERMETIC
: being airtight or impervious to air
—her·met·i·cal·ly adverb
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Biographical Note for HERMETIC
Her·mes Tris·me·gis·tus,
Greek mythological character. Hermes Trismegistus was identified by
the Greeks with the Egyptian god Thoth. To him was ascribed authorship
of various works on astrology, magic, alchemy, and medicine. It was also
believed that he had invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight,
and from his name the adjective hermetic meaning airtight was derived.
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