CABALISM

kabbalism, cabalism

(noun) adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation

Kabbalism, Cabalism

(noun) the doctrines of the Kabbalah

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cabalism (uncountable)

The activities of a cabal; secret plotting.

Anagrams

• balsamic

Source: Wiktionary


Cab"a*lism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. cabalisme.]

1. The secret science of the cabalists.

2. A superstitious devotion to the mysteries of the religion which one professes. [R] Emerson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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