hermetic

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (Greek, capitalized) Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
2. (capitalized) Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
3. (capitalized) One who follows/worships Hermes.
4. Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
5. Hermetically sealed.
6. Isolated, away from outside influence.

Sinonieme

airtight

sealed

air-tight

alchemy

hermetical

impermeable

waterproof

watertight

air tight

Vertalings

hermétique

hermetisch

hermético

ερμητικός

ermetico

hermético

hermetisch

luchtdicht

étanche

سحري

🪄

sızdırmaz

estanc

hermètic

luftdicht

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/

Etimologie (Engels)

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.