hermetic

== English == === Alternative forms === Hermetic hermetical hermetick (obsolete) === Etymology === From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛtɪk === Adjective === hermetic (comparative more hermetic, superlative most hermetic) (chiefly capitalized, Greek mythology) Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes. (chiefly capitalized) Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him. (chiefly capitalized) One who follows/worships Hermes. Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical. Hermetically sealed. Isolated, away from outside influence. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “hermetic”, in Online Etymology Dictionary. == Romanian == === Adjective === hermetic m or n (feminine singular hermetică, masculine plural hermetici, feminine/neuter plural hermetice) obsolete form of ermetic ==== Declension ==== === References === hermetic in Academia Română, Micul dicționar academic, ediția a II-a, Bucharest: Univers Enciclopedic, 2010. →ISBN