CABALISTIC

cabalistic, kabbalistic, qabalistic, cryptic, cryptical, sibylline

(adjective) having a secret or hidden meaning; “cabalistic symbols engraved in stone”; “cryptic writings”; “thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements”- John Gunther

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cabalistic (comparative more cabalistic, superlative most cabalistic)

Of or relating to a cabal; secretive and cliquish.

Of or relating to Kabballah.

Source: Wiktionary


Cab`a*lis"tic, Cab`a*lis"tic*al a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the cabala; containing or conveying an occult meaning; mystic. The Heptarchus is a cabalistic of the first chapter of Genesis. Hallam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PRESENTATION

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