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numerology

/ˌnuməˈrɑlədʒi/ /ˌnjuməˈrɑlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living things.

Examples :

"Some people use numerology to choose lucky dates for weddings or important events, believing the numbers hold special meaning and influence the outcome. "
number philosophy religion astrology mythology math science supernatural character

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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weddings noun

/ˈwɛdɪŋz/

Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

"Her announcement was quite a surprise, coming a month after she published the words "I hate weddings with a passion and a fury I can only partially explain rationally.""

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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purported verb

/pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/

To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."

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mystical adjective

/ˈmɪstɪkl̩/

Relating to mystics or mysticism.

"The old woman told us mystical stories of fairies and hidden worlds. "

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numbers noun

/ˈnʌmbəz/ /ˈnʌmbɚz/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "